Indore Retains Top Rank in SwachhSurvekshan 2024–25

Context:

Indore has secured the first position for the eighth consecutive year in the SwachhSurvekshan 2024–25, reaffirming its leadership in urban cleanliness and waste management practices.

SwachhSurvekshan Overview:

It is an annual cleanliness survey conducted by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs under the Swachh Bharat Mission (Urban).
The 2024–25 edition was the ninth in the series and assessed 4,500+ cities based on 10 parameters and 54 indicators.
The survey is considered the world’s largest urban sanitation assessment and has seen participation from over 14 crore citizens.

Survey Theme:

The overarching theme was “Reduce, Reuse, Recycle”, aligning with India’s broader objectives of sustainable urban development.

Performance Highlights:

Indore topped the national rankings for the eighth consecutive year.
Surat and Navi Mumbai secured second and third places respectively.
In the 3–10 lakh population category, Noida ranked first, followed by Chandigarh and Mysuru.

Super Swachh League (New Initiative):

Introduced to honour cities consistently in the top three positions over the past three years and still within the top 20% of their population category.
Indore not only led this elite league but also received the highest marks among all 23 cities in this category.
Ujjain and Budhni were also recognised under their respective population categories.

Population-Based Classification (First-Time Introduction):

Cities were divided into five population categories:
- Very Small, Small, Medium, Big, and Million-plus.
This structure allowed more equitable evaluation and comparison among similar-sized urban areas, enabling recognition of cities like Panchgani, Saswad, Tirupati, etc.

Methodology & Inclusivity:

More than 3,000 assessors were deployed over 45 days.
The survey covered every municipal ward and involved inspection of over 11 lakh households.
Assessment parameters included sanitation infrastructure, waste processing, citizen feedback, and service delivery efficiency.

Swachh Bharat Mission (Urban):

Launched in October 2014, it aims to achieve 100% open defecation-free status and scientific solid waste management in all statutory towns.
SwachhSurvekshan functions as a key monitoring and incentivising mechanism under this flagship mission.

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