{"id":35943,"date":"2025-07-22T09:55:22","date_gmt":"2025-07-22T04:25:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/?p=35943"},"modified":"2025-07-22T09:55:24","modified_gmt":"2025-07-22T04:25:24","slug":"swachh-survekshan-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/karnataka\/swachh-survekshan-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Swachh Survekshan 2025: Mysuru Rejoins Super Swachh League, Bengaluru Climbs to 36th"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/karnataka\/swachh-survekshan-2025\/#Swachh_Survekshan_2025_results_are_out_Mysuru_rejoins_the_Super_Swachh_League_while_Bengaluru_leaps_to_36th_rank_among_million-plus_cities_reflecting_improved_sanitation_waste_management_and_urban_governance\" >Swachh Survekshan 2025 results are out! Mysuru rejoins the Super Swachh League while Bengaluru leaps to 36th rank among million-plus cities, reflecting improved sanitation, waste management, and urban governance.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/karnataka\/swachh-survekshan-2025\/#%F0%9F%8C%9F_Mysuru_Joins_Indias_Cleanest_Cities_League_Bengaluru_Climbs_to_36th\" >\ud83c\udf1f Mysuru Joins India\u2019s Cleanest Cities League; Bengaluru Climbs to 36th<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/karnataka\/swachh-survekshan-2025\/#1_Overview_of_Swachh_Survekshan_2024%E2%80%9325_Outcomes\" >1. Overview of Swachh Survekshan 2024\u201325 Outcomes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/karnataka\/swachh-survekshan-2025\/#2_Mysurus_Re-entry_into_the_Super_League\" >2. Mysuru\u2019s Re-entry into the Super League<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/karnataka\/swachh-survekshan-2025\/#3_Bengalurus_Impressive_Climb\" >3. Bengaluru\u2019s Impressive Climb<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/karnataka\/swachh-survekshan-2025\/#4_Core_Performance_Metrics\" >4. Core Performance Metrics<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/karnataka\/swachh-survekshan-2025\/#5_Broader_Implications_for_Urban_Governance\" >5. Broader Implications for Urban Governance<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/karnataka\/swachh-survekshan-2025\/#%F0%9F%A7%AD_Why_This_News_Matters\" >\ud83e\udded Why This News Matters<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/karnataka\/swachh-survekshan-2025\/#Relevance_to_Exam_Syllabus\" >Relevance to Exam Syllabus<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/karnataka\/swachh-survekshan-2025\/#Policy_Governance_Insight\" >Policy &amp; Governance Insight<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/karnataka\/swachh-survekshan-2025\/#Analytical_Value_for_Answers\" >Analytical Value for Answers<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/karnataka\/swachh-survekshan-2025\/#%F0%9F%95%B0%EF%B8%8F_Historical_Context\" >\ud83d\udd70\ufe0f Historical Context<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/karnataka\/swachh-survekshan-2025\/#Key_Takeaways_from_Mysuru_Bengaluru_Cleanliness_News\" >Key Takeaways from Mysuru &amp; Bengaluru Cleanliness News<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/karnataka\/swachh-survekshan-2025\/#FAQs_Frequently_Asked_Questions\" >FAQs: Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/karnataka\/swachh-survekshan-2025\/#1_What_is_the_Super_Swachh_League_SSL\" >1. What is the Super Swachh League (SSL)?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/karnataka\/swachh-survekshan-2025\/#2_Which_city_topped_the_Swachh_Survekshan_rankings_in_2025\" >2. Which city topped the Swachh Survekshan rankings in 2025?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/karnataka\/swachh-survekshan-2025\/#3_Why_is_Mysurus_inclusion_in_the_SSL_significant\" >3. Why is Mysuru\u2019s inclusion in the SSL significant?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/karnataka\/swachh-survekshan-2025\/#4_How_did_Bengaluru_improve_its_rank_significantly\" >4. How did Bengaluru improve its rank significantly?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/karnataka\/swachh-survekshan-2025\/#5_What_are_the_areas_where_Bengaluru_still_lags_behind\" >5. What are the areas where Bengaluru still lags behind?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/karnataka\/swachh-survekshan-2025\/#6_How_are_Swachh_Survekshan_scores_calculated\" >6. How are Swachh Survekshan scores calculated?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/karnataka\/swachh-survekshan-2025\/#7_Which_mission_conducts_Swachh_Survekshan\" >7. Which mission conducts Swachh Survekshan?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/karnataka\/swachh-survekshan-2025\/#8_What_population_category_does_Mysuru_belong_to_in_the_rankings\" >8. What population category does Mysuru belong to in the rankings?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/karnataka\/swachh-survekshan-2025\/#9_What_score_did_Bengaluru_receive_in_Swachh_Survekshan_2025\" >9. What score did Bengaluru receive in Swachh Survekshan 2025?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/karnataka\/swachh-survekshan-2025\/#10_Why_is_Swachh_Survekshan_important_for_aspirants_of_civil_services_and_other_government_exams\" >10. Why is Swachh Survekshan important for aspirants of civil services and other government exams?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/karnataka\/swachh-survekshan-2025\/#Some_Important_Current_Affairs_Links\" >Some Important Current Affairs Links<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Swachh_Survekshan_2025_results_are_out_Mysuru_rejoins_the_Super_Swachh_League_while_Bengaluru_leaps_to_36th_rank_among_million-plus_cities_reflecting_improved_sanitation_waste_management_and_urban_governance\"><\/span>Swachh Survekshan 2025 results are out! Mysuru rejoins the Super Swachh League while Bengaluru leaps to 36th rank among million-plus cities, reflecting improved sanitation, waste management, and urban governance.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%8C%9F_Mysuru_Joins_Indias_Cleanest_Cities_League_Bengaluru_Climbs_to_36th\"><\/span>\ud83c\udf1f Mysuru Joins India\u2019s Cleanest Cities League; Bengaluru Climbs to 36th<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Overview_of_Swachh_Survekshan_2024%E2%80%9325_Outcomes\"><\/span><strong>1. Overview of Swachh Survekshan 2024\u201325 Outcomes<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The annual Swachh\u202fSurvekshan 2024\u201325 rankings, conducted under the Swachh Bharat Mission\u2013Urban, have revealed significant shifts in urban cleanliness benchmarks across Karnataka. In a remarkable turnaround, <strong>Mysuru<\/strong> re-entered the elite <strong>Super Swachh League<\/strong>, while <strong>Bengaluru<\/strong> surged from 125th to 36th place among India\u2019s million-plus cities <\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Mysurus_Re-entry_into_the_Super_League\"><\/span><strong>2. Mysuru\u2019s Re-entry into the Super League<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Once crowned the cleanest city in 2016, Mysuru had slipped to 27th in 2023\u201324. This year, it reclaimed its status among India\u2019s top-tier urban performers in the 3\u201310 lakh population category. The <strong>Super Swachh League<\/strong> recognizes cities demonstrating sustained excellence in sanitation and community engagement <\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Bengalurus_Impressive_Climb\"><\/span><strong>3. Bengaluru\u2019s Impressive Climb<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Bengaluru\u2019s rapid ascent\u2014from 125th to 36th\u2014reflects drastic improvements in waste management and door-to-door collection. While 99\u202f% waste collection and 93\u202f% water-body cleanliness received high marks, the city lagged in toilet maintenance and landfill remediation <\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Core_Performance_Metrics\"><\/span><strong>4. Core Performance Metrics<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Bengaluru<\/strong>: 5,642\/10,000 total score; 1,200\/2,500 certification score. Reportedly, 99\u202f% waste collection, 82\u202f% source segregation (down from 99\u202f%), and a disappointing 27\u202f% for public toilet cleanliness <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mysuru: Recognized for consistent civic involvement, sanitation infrastructure, and cleanliness \u2014 resulting in its SSL status <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Broader_Implications_for_Urban_Governance\"><\/span><strong>5. Broader Implications for Urban Governance<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This data signals the efficacy of local civic bodies and public\u2013private collaborations. It also exposes gaps\u2014particularly in public sanitation and remediation of dumpsites. These lessons are essential for aspirants studying urban policy, public administration, or environmental governance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\" id=\"Swachh-Survekshan-2025\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com\/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTXn1JX6fgXGIHko0WNGBO_Ot2POIZja4iaug&amp;s\" alt=\"Swachh Survekshan 2025\" style=\"width:613px;height:auto\" title=\"Swachh Survekshan 2025\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Swachh Survekshan 2025<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%A7%AD_Why_This_News_Matters\"><\/span>\ud83e\udded Why This News Matters<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Relevance_to_Exam_Syllabus\"><\/span><strong>Relevance to Exam Syllabus<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This story intersects with key topics in the <strong>General Studies<\/strong> syllabus for UPSC, State PSCs, SSC, Banking, Railways, Defence, and Teaching exams\u2014especially those related to the <strong>Swachh\u202fBharat Mission, Urban Governance, Public Health, and Civic Infrastructure<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Policy_Governance_Insight\"><\/span><strong>Policy &amp; Governance Insight<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Demonstrates <strong>Swachh Bharat Mission\u2013Urban<\/strong> in action through tangible metrics.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Highlights urban administration\u2019s ongoing efforts in solidarity with the central government\u2019s cleanliness objectives.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Analytical_Value_for_Answers\"><\/span><strong>Analytical Value for Answers<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Students can integrate the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Importance of <strong>citizen participation<\/strong> (door-to-door waste collection),<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Quantified data<\/strong> (percentage scores and rankings),<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Regional case studies (Mysuru and Bengaluru),<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Challenges in public sanitation and dumpsite remediation.<br>This depth strengthens answer writing, especially in <strong>LSG, Urban Development<\/strong> and <strong>Environmental Governance<\/strong> sections.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%95%B0%EF%B8%8F_Historical_Context\"><\/span>\ud83d\udd70\ufe0f Historical Context<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Swachh Survekshan<\/strong>, launched in 2016, aims to improve municipal cleanliness across urban areas. It now surveys over 4,500 cities <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Mysuru<\/strong> previously topped the rankings in 2015\u201316, and has remained a consistent performer in medium-sized cities since <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Bengaluru<\/strong>, while a major metropolis, had lagged until now\u2014a sharp contrast highlighting the diversity of performance across population tiers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Takeaways_from_Mysuru_Bengaluru_Cleanliness_News\"><\/span><strong>Key Takeaways from Mysuru &amp; Bengaluru Cleanliness News<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th><strong>No.<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Key Takeaway<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>1<\/td><td>Mysuru re-entered the Super Swachh League in Swachh Survekshan 2024\u201325, showcasing enhanced urban hygiene and civic involvement.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2<\/td><td>Bengaluru leaped from 125th to 36th among million-plus cities, signifying major improvements in waste management.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3<\/td><td>Bengaluru scored 99\u202f% in waste collection, 82\u202f% in source segregation, but only 27\u202f% in public toilet cleanliness.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>4<\/td><td>The SSL recognizes cities with consistent high performance across cleanliness rankings in their population category.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>5<\/td><td>The rankings reflect both achievements (Mysuru\u2019s resurgence) and challenges (sanitation and dumpsite remediation), relevant for public policy analysis.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Swachh Survekshan 2025<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs_Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span><strong>FAQs: Frequently Asked Questions<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_What_is_the_Super_Swachh_League_SSL\"><\/span>1. <strong>What is the Super Swachh League (SSL)?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Super Swachh League is a category under the Swachh Survekshan rankings that recognises cities consistently performing well in urban cleanliness, particularly in their population category.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Which_city_topped_the_Swachh_Survekshan_rankings_in_2025\"><\/span>2. <strong>Which city topped the Swachh Survekshan rankings in 2025?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Indore topped the rankings for the 8th consecutive year under the million-plus population category.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Why_is_Mysurus_inclusion_in_the_SSL_significant\"><\/span>3. <strong>Why is Mysuru\u2019s inclusion in the SSL significant?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Mysuru had earlier been the cleanest city in India in 2016 but had dropped in rankings. Its return to the SSL signals improved civic engagement and sanitation infrastructure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_How_did_Bengaluru_improve_its_rank_significantly\"><\/span>4. <strong>How did Bengaluru improve its rank significantly?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Bengaluru implemented robust waste collection systems, improved water-body cleanliness, and increased door-to-door waste collection\u2014helping it climb from 125th to 36th rank.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_What_are_the_areas_where_Bengaluru_still_lags_behind\"><\/span>5. <strong>What are the areas where Bengaluru still lags behind?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Bengaluru struggles in public toilet maintenance (only 27% cleanliness reported) and landfill remediation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_How_are_Swachh_Survekshan_scores_calculated\"><\/span>6. <strong>How are Swachh Survekshan scores calculated?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>They are based on multiple parameters including service-level progress, certification (ODF, water+ ratings), citizen feedback, and field assessment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Which_mission_conducts_Swachh_Survekshan\"><\/span>7. <strong>Which mission conducts Swachh Survekshan?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Swachh Survekshan is conducted under the Swachh Bharat Mission\u2013Urban by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_What_population_category_does_Mysuru_belong_to_in_the_rankings\"><\/span>8. <strong>What population category does Mysuru belong to in the rankings?<\/strong><span 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