Gujarat’s Surat has once again proven its commitment to cleanliness and urban sanitation by securing the second position in the Swachh Survekshan 2024-25 rankings. The awards were presented today in New Delhi by President Droupadi Murmu during a national-level felicitation ceremony recognizing India’s cleanest cities.
Indore retained its crown as India’s cleanest city for the eighth consecutive year, showcasing its consistent performance in sanitation and waste management. Navi Mumbai claimed the third spot in the central government's annual cleanliness survey.
सूरत शहर ने पूरे भारत में स्वच्छ सर्वेक्षण 2024 में सर्वश्रेष्ठ स्थान प्राप्त किया; इस उत्कृष्ट प्रदर्शन के लिए माननीय राष्ट्रपति महोदया द्वारा गुजरात सरकार के स्वास्थ्य मंत्री श्री ऋषिकेश पटेल, सूरत महानगरपालिका के मेयर श्री दक्षेश मावानी एवं कमिश्नर श्रीमती शालिनी अग्रवाल, IAS… pic.twitter.com/beCllhZ5o5
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The Swachh Survekshan rankings are part of the Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban, led by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs. These rankings are determined based on comprehensive sanitation assessments, citizen feedback, and independent field inspections.
President Murmu lauded the efforts of the participating cities and emphasized the importance of sustained civic participation in maintaining cleanliness.
Surat's achievement reflects the effective planning and implementation by Surat Municipal Corporation (SMC), including citizen engagement initiatives, waste management reforms, digital monitoring systems, and sustained cleanliness drives across the city. The city had previously ranked high in earlier editions and has consistently maintained its position among the cleanest cities in India.
