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Navi Mumbai Named India's Cleanest City; Surat and Vijayawada Follow
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What Happened?
In the Swachh Survekshan 2025-26 survey, Navi Mumbai has been recognized as India's cleanest city, with Surat and Vijayawada ranking second and third. Indore, previously the cleanest for eight years, is now in the Mentor City category.
Key points
- Navi Mumbai ranked first in the Swachh Survekshan 2025-26 survey.
- Surat and Vijayawada secured the second and third positions, respectively.
- Indore, previously the cleanest city for eight years, is now in the Mentor City category.
- Rewa was recognized as the cleanest riverfront town.
- Rudrapur was named the cleanest Himalayan city.
- The survey involved over 4,700 urban local bodies.
Key insights
- The shift of Indore to the Mentor City category may influence other cities to improve their cleanliness standards.
- The survey's extensive participation reflects a growing commitment to urban sanitation in India.
- Recognition of smaller cities like Dewas and Vita indicates a broader focus on cleanliness across various population categories.
Why it matters
This recognition highlights the efforts of urban local bodies in improving cleanliness and sanitation standards across India.
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Source
India Today
