Navi Mumbai Crowned India's Cleanest City in Swachh Survekshan 2025-26 Awards
Navi Mumbai has been named India's cleanest city in the Swachh Survekshan Awards 2025-26, with Surat and Vijayawada securing the second and third positions. The awards, part of the central government's annual cleanliness assessment, were presented by President Droupadi Murmu in New Delhi.
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Navi Mumbai has been recognized as India's cleanest city in the Swachh Survekshan Awards 2025-26. The awards ceremony took place on November 11, 2026, at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi.
President Droupadi Murmu presided over the event, which marked the conclusion of the 10th annual cleanliness survey conducted by the central government. Surat and Vijayawada were ranked second and third, respectively, in the cleanest city category.
The Swachh Survekshan is a key initiative under the Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban (SBM-U). Its goal is to improve urban sanitation, hygiene, and waste management across India. The theme for the 2025-26 survey was 'Swachhata Ki Nayi Pehel- Badhayein Haath, Karein Safai Saath'.
This 10th edition of the Swachh Survekshan was conducted by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA). It evaluated over 4,751 cities using a fully digital and transparent assessment process, with more than 3,000 trained assessors conducting on-ground evaluations.
In other categories, Rewa in Madhya Pradesh was recognized as the cleanest riverfront town, followed by Bilaspur and Varanasi. Ahmedabad, Indore, and Tirupati were named the top three in the 'Swachh Shehar Jodi' category for their efforts in urban waste management. Navi Mumbai, Surat, and Vijayawada also topped the 'Clean Cities of Super Swachh League' category.
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Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban (SBM-U)
The Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban (SBM-U) is a major program by the Indian central government. Its main goal is to make cities and towns across India clean and healthy. This includes improving sanitation, managing waste properly, and promoting good hygiene practices among people.
Swachh Survekshan
Swachh Survekshan is an annual survey conducted by the central government as part of the Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban. It assesses how clean cities are, how well they manage waste, and their efforts in sanitation. Cities are ranked based on their performance, which encourages them to improve.
Role of the President of India
The President of India is the head of the Indian state. The President has many important duties, including presiding over significant national events like award ceremonies, representing the country, and ensuring the Constitution is followed. The President is a symbol of the nation's unity.
Check your understanding
- What is the main purpose of the Swachh Survekshan Awards?
- To celebrate the founding of new cities in India.
- To encourage and evaluate cleanliness and waste management in Indian cities.
- To decide which city will host the next national sports event.
- To fund new construction projects in urban areas.
- Which city was declared India's cleanest city in the Swachh Survekshan Awards 2025-26?
- Surat
- Vijayawada
- Navi Mumbai
- Rewa
- Who presided over the Swachh Survekshan Awards ceremony on November 11, 2026?
- The Mayor of Navi Mumbai
- President Droupadi Murmu
- A representative from the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
- The Governor of Madhya Pradesh