Swachh Survekshan: Indore crowned India's cleanest city for 8th time in a row
President Droupadi Murmu presented the Swachh Survekshan 2024-25 awards today.
The results of the Swachh Survekshan were announced on Thursday.
In the category of 3-10 lakh population, Noida emerged the cleanest city, followed by Chandigarh and Mysore.
Union Housing and Urban Affairs Minister Manohar Lal and others attended the event.
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