Swachh Survekshan 2024-25 Results: What Makes Ahmedabad India’s Cleanest City?

What is Swachh Survekshan?
Swachh Survekshan is India’s largest cleanliness survey, launched in 2016 to promote urban sanitation and healthy competition among cities. Key aspects include:
Objective: Encourage cities to improve waste management, public hygiene, and citizen engagement.
Evaluation: Based on third-party assessments, citizen feedback, and progress in waste processing.
Evolution: Started with 73 cities in 2016; now covers thousands, with new categories for fairness.
This year’s survey introduced population-based classifications and special awards for Ganga towns, Safai Mitra Suraksha, and religious centers like Mahakumbh.


Key Highlights of Swachh Survekshan 2024-25
✅ Ahmedabad – Cleanest city in the 10+ lakh population category.
✅ Super Swachh League – New elite category for cities like Indore, Surat, and Navi Mumbai (consistent top performers for 3+ years).
✅ 4,589 cities participated, classified into 5 population brackets for fair ranking.
✅ Focus on sustainability, landfill remediation, and inclusive sanitation initiatives.

Why the Super Swachh League Matters
The Super Swachh League is a game-changer in India’s cleanliness mission:
Rewards long-term excellence (not just one-time wins).
Sets a gold standard for urban sanitation.
Encourages cities to sustain best practices beyond rankings.


Sample Questions & Answers for Competitive Exams
Q1. Which city was declared the cleanest in Swachh Survekshan 2024-25?
Ans: Ahmedabad (in the 10+ lakh population category).
Q2. What is the Super Swachh League?
Ans: A new category recognizing cities that have consistently ranked in the top 3 for 3+ years (e.g., Indore, Surat).
Q3. How many cities participated in Swachh Survekshan 2024-25?
Ans: 4,589 cities.
Q4. Which ministry conducts Swachh Survekshan?
Ans: Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (under Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban).
Q5. What was the main focus of Swachh Survekshan 2024-25?
Ans: Sustainable waste management, landfill cleanup, and citizen participation.


Why is This Important for Exams?
Swachh Survekshan is a hot topic for UPSC, SSC, PSC, and other government exams because:
📌 It reflects government initiatives (Swachh Bharat Mission).
📌 Tests knowledge of urban development policies.
📌 Recent updates (like the Super Swachh League) are crucial for current affairs.
📌 Questions often appear on environment, governance, and awards sections.


Final Thoughts
The Swachh Survekshan rankings are more than just a list—they drive real change in India’s cleanliness efforts. With Ahmedabad leading and innovations like the Super Swachh League, cities are pushing harder for sustainable sanitation.
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