In a landmark event for India’s cleanliness and urban development drive, President Droupadi Murmu will today present the Swachh Survekshan 2025 Cleanliness Awards in a high-profile ceremony hosted by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA).
🗓️ Event Date:
July 17, 2025
📍 Location: Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi
🧽 What is Swachh Survekshan?
Swachh Survekshan is the world’s largest urban sanitation and cleanliness survey, conducted annually across over 4,300 Indian cities.
It evaluates cities based on:
💧 Waste management
🚮 Public sanitation infrastructure
📱 Citizen participation and feedback
🔍 Independent field assessments
🏆 What to Expect from the Awards
President Murmu will felicitate:
🌆 Top Cleanest City in India 2025
🏙️ Best Ganga Town
🧹 Cleanest Capital City
🏫 Safai Mitra Surakshit Shehar recognitions
🏘️ Cleanest Small & Medium Towns
Indore, which has dominated past rankings, and Surat, Mysuru, and Navi Mumbai are among the cities expected to perform well.
🎯 Key Highlights of Swachh Survekshan 2025
Survey covered over 4 crore citizens' feedback
Emphasis on waste segregation at source
Promoted circular economy practices in cities
Introduction of AI-enabled grievance redressal in sanitation departments
🧼 Why This Matters
Swachh Survekshan is not just about rankings. It pushes cities to:
Innovate in solid waste management
Involve citizens in urban cleanliness
Improve quality of life and public health
“This movement is about transforming mindsets along with cities,” – MoHUA Official
📲 How Are Cities Ranked?
Cities are scored out of 7,500 marks:
| Parameter | Marks |
|---|---|
| Service Level Progress | 3,000 |
| Citizen Voice | 2,250 |
| Certification (ODF, Garbage Free) | 1,500 |
| Direct Observation | 750 |
🧹 Last Year’s Winners (2024 Recap)
🥇 Indore – Cleanest Large City
🥈 Surat – Runner-Up
🏘️ Patan (Gujarat) – Cleanest Small Town
🛶 Varanasi – Best Ganga Town
💬 FAQs
Q1: When and where can I watch the event live?
Live streaming is available on Doordarshan, MoHUA’s YouTube, and MyGov portal.
Q2: How is citizen feedback collected?
Via mobile app, online portal, and physical surveys in local wards.
Q3: Which states are expected to dominate this year?
Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, and Maharashtra are expected to lead based on past performance.
Published on : 17th July
Published by : SMITA
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