🚮 Urban Development & Civic Pride

🧹 Swachh Survekshan 2024 – A Cleaner India Through Community and Competition

In a step toward a cleaner, greener urban India, Union Minister Manohar Lal Khattar recently unveiled the toolkit for the 9th edition of Swachh Survekshan, the world’s largest cleanliness survey.
This edition features a simplified, citizen-focused framework and introduces the Super Swachh League — a recognition platform for cities consistently excelling in urban sanitation.

The new approach aims to empower citizens, enhance accountability, and foster healthy competition among municipalities.

🏙️ About Swachh Survekshan

• Launched: 2016 by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA)
• Objective: Improve urban sanitation through:
  • Citizen engagement
  • Municipal reform
  • Transparent assessments
• Evaluates cities based on:
  • Waste management
  • Sanitation services
  • Community participation
  • Third-party verification

Swachh Survekshan has transformed cleanliness from policy into a movement.

🏆 Introducing the Super Swachh League

A new competitive category — the Super Swachh League — honours cities that have:

• Ranked in the Top 3 for at least two of the past three years (2021–2023)
• Proven consistency in excellence
• Inspired systemic and cultural change in urban sanitation

🏅 Cities in the Super Swachh League (by Category)

Very Small Cities (<20,000 population):

• 🌿 Panchgani
• 🧱 Patan

Small Cities (20,000–50,000 population):

• 🌸 Vita
• 🌼 Sasvad

Medium Cities (50,000–3 lakh population):

• 🌳 Ambikapur
• 🛕 Tirupati
• 🏛️ NDMC (New Delhi Municipal Council)

Big Cities (3–10 lakh population):

• 🏙️ Noida
• 🏞️ Chandigarh

Million-Plus Cities (>10 lakh population):

• 🌆 Navi Mumbai
• 🏙️ Indore
• 🌉 Surat

Each city will be assessed using category-specific criteria, tailored to its population size and urban profile.

📋 Assessment Criteria

• Cities must maintain a minimum 85% score to stay in the league.
• Additional aspirational indicators will encourage innovation and sustainable practices.
• Focus areas:
  • Citizen feedback
  • Segregation at source
  • Digital monitoring
  • Beautification and greenery

🌟 Impact of Swachh Survekshan

• Promoted a culture of cleanliness and civic responsibility
• Strengthened collaboration between citizens and local governments
• Turned sanitation into a visible measure of pride and progress
• Encouraged cities to think beyond compliance toward excellence

🏅 Recognition & Awards

• Awards will be presented in each population category
• Gives small cities a chance to shine alongside metros
• Cities like Indore, a 7-time champion, and Surat continue to lead by example

🕯️ Cleanliness is not just about sanitation—it’s about dignity, discipline, and dreams.