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Swachh Survekshan

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The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs' annual cleanliness survey of Indian cities and towns under the Swachh Bharat Mission (Urban). It is one of the largest urban sanitation surveys in the world.

Key facts
Published byMinistry of Housing and Urban Affairs
What it measuresWaste collection and processing, sanitation, open-defecation-free status, cleanliness of public places and citizen feedback.
How oftenAnnual
Latest editionSwachh Survekshan 2024-25 (9th edition; awards given 17 July 2025)

India's figures

India's figures
Super Swachh League (top performers)Indore, Surat, Navi Mumbai and others
Cleanest cities, population over 10 lakhAhmedabad, Bhopal, Lucknow
Survey scope10 parameters and 54 indicators
Citizen participationAbout 14 crore citizens
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