Dumpsite success may have cost Bhopal top spot in waste remediation
In 2022, the city fully remediated the 37-acre Bhanpur dumpsite, a landfill active for nearly 40 years. Of the total land, 21 acres were repurposed for public use, while 16 acres were converted into green space. Yet in the latest survey cycle, Bhopal was awarded 0% under the "Remediation of Dumpsites" indicator—a dramatic drop from its previous 100% score. Had it got the 100% score in remediation (which BMC got in 2023), Bhopal would have won the top spot beating Ahmedabad by one point.
According to Indicator 3.11 of the Swachh Survekshan toolkit, a city that has already completed remediation is eligible for points if it submits details including the total waste remediated, year of completion, and duration of the activity.
In contrast, Ahmedabad, which topped the rankings, received full marks in every category, including dumpsite remediation—thanks to active or recently completed projects.
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As per the survey's Indicator 3.11, past remediation can earn points if documented thoroughly. With no comment from BMC, it's unclear if a technicality or documentation gap led to the zero. Either way, Bhopal's success story became the very reason it missed the crown.
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Bhopal vs Ahmedabad
100% in door-to-door waste collection, processing, and cleanliness across zones
95% (Bhopal) vs. 94% (Ahmedabad) in source segregation
Remediation of Dumpsites: 0% (Bhopal), 100% (Ahmedabad)
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