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Time of India
27 minutes ago
- General
- Time of India
Swachh Survekshan 2024: Lucknow ranked 3rd cleanest city; president Droupadi Murmu presents award
LUCKNOW: Lucknow has secured the third position in the Swachh Survekshan 2024, becoming the third cleanest city among million plus category with a population of over 10 lakh. Last year, there was no such category. In the existing category for cities with a population above 5 lakh, Lucknow was ranked 44th. The rankings were released by the Union Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs. In this category, Ahmedabad has been ranked the cleanest city in the country this year, improving from its previous fifth position, while Bhopal secured the second rank. President Droupadi Murmu presented the award to Municipal Commissioner Arvind Sharma and Mayor Sushma Kharakwal during a ceremony held in New Delhi. According to officials, various steps were taken over the past year to improve cleanliness across the city. These included initiatives in waste management, regular sanitation efforts in wards, public participation, awareness campaigns, and digital monitoring systems. These measures contributed to the city's improved ranking in the national survey.
NDTV
31 minutes ago
- Politics
- NDTV
President Murmu To Present Swachh Survekshan Cleanliness Awards Today
New Delhi: President Droupadi Murmu will confer the prestigious Swachh Survekshan 2024-25 Awards for urban cleanliness during a national ceremony organised by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, on Thursday. Marking its ninth edition, Swachh Survekshan (SS) 2024-25 is the world's largest urban cleanliness survey and a key pillar of the Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban (SBM-U). The event will unveil the cleanest cities in India, honouring the outstanding efforts made by urban local bodies in advancing the mission. This year's awards will be presented across four major categories: Super Swachh League (SSL) Cities, the top three clean cities in five different population categories, Special Categories including Ganga Towns, Cantonment Boards, SafaiMitra Suraksha, and Mahakumbh, and the State Level Awards for Promising Clean Cities of States/UTs. A total of 78 awards will be conferred during the ceremony. The Swachh Survekshan, launched in 2016 with just 73 urban local bodies, has since expanded exponentially to cover over 4,500 cities. The 2024-25 edition continues to build on this legacy, spotlighting the theme of 'Reduce, Reuse, Recycle,' according to the MoHUA. More than 3,000 trained assessors carried out detailed inspections in every ward across the country over a period of 45 days. A hallmark of this year's assessment was its inclusivity and scale, according to the ministry, which added that over 11 lakh households were surveyed, while public engagement soared to a record high with 14 crore citizens participating through face-to-face interactions, the Swachhata App, MyGov, and various social media platforms. Swachh Survekshan 2024-25 adopted a structured, technology-driven methodology based on 10 parameters and 54 indicators, offering a comprehensive insight into sanitation and waste management in urban India. The ministry also mentioned that the unique feature of this year's edition is the introduction of the Super Swachh League (SSL) -- a special league recognising cities that have consistently demonstrated excellence in cleanliness. The SSL includes cities that ranked in the top three at least once in the last three years and remain in the top 20 per cent of their population category this year. The league aims to both reward consistency and inspire others to strive for better performance. For the first time, cities have been classified into five population-based categories for a more equitable evaluation -- Very Small Cities (population under 20,000), Small Cities (20,000 - 50,000), Medium Cities (50,000 - 3 lakh), Big Cities (3 - 10 lakh) and Million-Plus Cities (over 10 lakh). Each category has been assessed using criteria specifically suited to its size and needs, ensuring that smaller cities can compete fairly and be recognised for their progress. Swachh Survekshan 2024-25 continues to serve as a beacon of India's urban transformation, promoting behavioural change, rewarding excellence, and inspiring collective civic pride across the country.
NDTV
32 minutes ago
- General
- NDTV
Indore Declared India's Cleanest City For Eighth Time In A Row
New Delhi: Indore retained the top position among the cleanest cities for the eighth time in a row, followed by Surat and Navi Mumbai in the government's annual cleanliness survey. In the category of 3-10 lakh population category, Noida emerged as the cleanest city, followed by Chandigarh and Mysore. President Droupadi Murmu conferred the Swachh Survekshan 2024-25 Awards at a ceremony organised by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) at Vigyan Bhawan in the national capital. According to the government, the primary goal of the 'Swachh Survekshan' mission is to encourage large-scale citizen participation and create awareness among all sections of society about the importance of working together towards making towns and cities better places to live in. Entering its ninth year, Swachh Survekshan covered over 4,500 cities, using a framework of 10 parameters and 54 indicators to evaluate sanitation, waste management and service delivery. According to the Centre, the Swachh Survekshan 2024-25 adopted a "smart, structured approach to assess urban cleanliness" and service delivery, using "10 well-defined parameters with 54 indicators."
Mint
an hour ago
- Politics
- Mint
Swachh Survekshan: Indore crowned India's cleanest city for 8th time in a row
Indore retained the top position among the cleanest cities for the eighth time in a row, followed by Surat and Navi Mumbai in the government's annual cleanliness survey 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. (This is a developing story)
India Today
an hour ago
- General
- India Today
Indore is India's cleanest city for 8th time in row
Indore has once again secured the top spot as India's cleanest city, marking its eighth consecutive win in the central government's annual Swachh Survekshan survey, followed by Surat and Navi Mumbai. President Droupadi Murmu presented the Swachh Survekshan 2024–25 Awards during a national ceremony at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi today. Organised by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA), the event honoured cities and urban bodies for their efforts in maintaining cleanliness under the Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban (SBM-U).advertisementSwachh Survekshan is the world's largest urban cleanliness survey, assessing cities on parameters such as waste management, sanitation infrastructure, and citizen participation. Indore's feat is attributed to a series of innovative measures and active civic engagement. The city has enforced strict waste segregation, promoted an incremental garbage reduction policy, and fostered a culture of cleanliness among its residents. From vigilant citizens and rickshaw drivers to street hawkers and businesses, Indore's collective commitment to staying litter-free continues to set a benchmark for other announcement came days after Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav exuded confidence that Indore will be honoured in the Swachh Survekshan 2024–25 Awards, securing the top spot. "This new category recognises past performance and future potential. Indore deserves this position," Yadav had said.- Ends
