{"id":35994,"date":"2025-07-23T12:44:36","date_gmt":"2025-07-23T07:14:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/?p=35994"},"modified":"2025-07-23T12:44:39","modified_gmt":"2025-07-23T07:14:39","slug":"swachh-survekshan-2024-25","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/gujarat\/swachh-survekshan-2024-25\/","title":{"rendered":"Swachh Survekshan 2024\u201325: Ahmedabad Ranked Cleanest City in India"},"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\/gujarat\/swachh-survekshan-2024-25\/#Swachh_Survekshan_2024%E2%80%9325_results_declared_Ahmedabad_tops_as_the_cleanest_city_in_India_among_million-plus_population_cities_beating_Bhopal_and_Lucknow_Know_key_highlights_citizen_engagement_and_upcoming_sanitation_reforms\" >Swachh Survekshan 2024\u201325 results declared: Ahmedabad tops as the cleanest city in India among million-plus population cities, beating Bhopal and Lucknow. Know key highlights, citizen engagement, and upcoming sanitation reforms.<\/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\/gujarat\/swachh-survekshan-2024-25\/#%F0%9F%A7%B9_Ahmedabad_Declared_Cleanest_City_in_Swachh_Survekshan_2024%E2%80%9325\" >\ud83e\uddf9 Ahmedabad Declared Cleanest City in Swachh Survekshan 2024\u201325<\/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\/gujarat\/swachh-survekshan-2024-25\/#Ahmedabad_Tops_the_Million_Category\" >Ahmedabad Tops the Million+ Category<\/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\/gujarat\/swachh-survekshan-2024-25\/#President_Murmu_and_Union_Minister_at_Awards_Ceremony\" >President Murmu and Union Minister at Awards Ceremony<\/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\/gujarat\/swachh-survekshan-2024-25\/#Key_Innovations_Behind_Ahmedabads_Success\" >Key Innovations Behind Ahmedabad\u2019s Success<\/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\/gujarat\/swachh-survekshan-2024-25\/#Role_of_Citizens_and_Community_Engagement\" >Role of Citizens and Community Engagement<\/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\/gujarat\/swachh-survekshan-2024-25\/#Wider_National_Impact_New_Initiatives\" >Wider National Impact &amp; New Initiatives<\/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\/gujarat\/swachh-survekshan-2024-25\/#Why_This_News_Is_Important\" >Why This News Is Important<\/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\/gujarat\/swachh-survekshan-2024-25\/#Relevance_to_Exam_Aspirants\" >Relevance to Exam Aspirants<\/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\/gujarat\/swachh-survekshan-2024-25\/#Reflects_Governance_Public_Policy_Trends\" >Reflects Governance &amp; Public Policy Trends<\/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\/gujarat\/swachh-survekshan-2024-25\/#Urban_Development_in_Exam_Context\" >Urban Development in Exam Context<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/gujarat\/swachh-survekshan-2024-25\/#Circular_Economy_Environmental_Goals\" >Circular Economy &amp; Environmental Goals<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/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\/gujarat\/swachh-survekshan-2024-25\/#Historical_Context\" >Historical Context<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/gujarat\/swachh-survekshan-2024-25\/#Evolution_of_Swachh_Survekshan\" >Evolution of Swachh Survekshan<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/gujarat\/swachh-survekshan-2024-25\/#Emergence_of_New_Frameworks\" >Emergence of New Frameworks<\/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\/gujarat\/swachh-survekshan-2024-25\/#Citizen_Participation_Governance\" >Citizen Participation &amp; Governance<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/gujarat\/swachh-survekshan-2024-25\/#Key_Takeaways_from_Ahmedabads_Cleanliness_Win\" >Key Takeaways from Ahmedabad\u2019s Cleanliness Win<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/gujarat\/swachh-survekshan-2024-25\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQs\" >Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/gujarat\/swachh-survekshan-2024-25\/#1_Which_city_topped_the_Swachh_Survekshan_2024%E2%80%9325_in_the_million-plus_population_category\" >1. Which city topped the Swachh Survekshan 2024\u201325 in the million-plus population category?<\/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\/gujarat\/swachh-survekshan-2024-25\/#2_Why_were_Indore_and_Surat_not_ranked_in_the_2024%E2%80%9325_survey\" >2. Why were Indore and Surat not ranked in the 2024\u201325 survey?<\/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\/gujarat\/swachh-survekshan-2024-25\/#3_What_is_the_%E2%80%9CSuper_Swachh_League%E2%80%9D\" >3. What is the \u201cSuper Swachh League\u201d?<\/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\/gujarat\/swachh-survekshan-2024-25\/#4_What_technologies_did_Ahmedabad_use_to_improve_cleanliness\" >4. What technologies did Ahmedabad use to improve cleanliness?<\/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\/gujarat\/swachh-survekshan-2024-25\/#5_What_is_the_Pirana_dumpsite_and_why_is_it_significant\" >5. What is the Pirana dumpsite, and why is it significant?<\/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\/gujarat\/swachh-survekshan-2024-25\/#6_What_major_upcoming_initiative_was_announced_alongside_the_rankings\" >6. What major upcoming initiative was announced alongside the rankings?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/gujarat\/swachh-survekshan-2024-25\/#7_Who_presented_the_Swachh_Survekshan_2024%E2%80%9325_awards\" >7. Who presented the Swachh Survekshan 2024\u201325 awards?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/gujarat\/swachh-survekshan-2024-25\/#8_How_many_cities_participated_in_Swachh_Survekshan_2024%E2%80%9325\" >8. How many cities participated in Swachh Survekshan 2024\u201325?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/gujarat\/swachh-survekshan-2024-25\/#9_What_citizen_engagement_initiatives_helped_Ahmedabad_win\" >9. What citizen engagement initiatives helped Ahmedabad win?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/gujarat\/swachh-survekshan-2024-25\/#10_How_is_Swachh_Survekshan_relevant_for_government_exam_aspirants\" >10. How is Swachh Survekshan relevant for government exam aspirants?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/gujarat\/swachh-survekshan-2024-25\/#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_2024%E2%80%9325_results_declared_Ahmedabad_tops_as_the_cleanest_city_in_India_among_million-plus_population_cities_beating_Bhopal_and_Lucknow_Know_key_highlights_citizen_engagement_and_upcoming_sanitation_reforms\"><\/span><strong>Swachh Survekshan 2024\u201325 results declared: Ahmedabad tops as the cleanest city in India among million-plus population cities, beating Bhopal and Lucknow. Know key highlights, citizen engagement, and upcoming sanitation reforms.<\/strong><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%A7%B9_Ahmedabad_Declared_Cleanest_City_in_Swachh_Survekshan_2024%E2%80%9325\"><\/span>\ud83e\uddf9 Ahmedabad Declared Cleanest City in Swachh Survekshan 2024\u201325<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ahmedabad_Tops_the_Million_Category\"><\/span>Ahmedabad Tops the Million+ Category<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Ahmedabad has claimed the top position as the <strong>cleanest city<\/strong> in India (population over 1\u202fmillion) in the Swachh Survekshan\u202f2024\u201325 rankings. The city earned <strong>12,079 points<\/strong> out of a possible 12,500, narrowly beating Bhopal (12,067) and Lucknow (12,001) Traditional leaders like Indore, Surat, and Navi Mumbai were shifted into a newly formed <strong>\u201cSuper Swachh League\u201d<\/strong>, making way for Ahmedabad\u2019s first-time victory in this category <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"President_Murmu_and_Union_Minister_at_Awards_Ceremony\"><\/span>President Murmu and Union Minister at Awards Ceremony<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>President\u202fDroupadi Murmu presented the awards at Vigyan Bhavan, New Delhi. The ceremony was attended by senior officials, including union ministers and MoHUA representatives. President Murmu highlighted the importance of embracing circular-economy principles\u2014Reduce, Reuse, Recycle\u2014rooted in India&#8217;s traditional lifestyle<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Innovations_Behind_Ahmedabads_Success\"><\/span>Key Innovations Behind Ahmedabad\u2019s Success<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Ahmedabad\u2019s triumph was driven by high-tech, data-backed sanitation systems:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Daily <strong>door-to-door waste collection<\/strong> across 25 lakh households using 1,850 GPS-enabled vehicles and 9,000 sanitation workers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Deployment of <strong>mechanical road sweepers<\/strong> and mapping of 43,000+ public points of interest.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Remediation of the Pirana dumpsite<\/strong>, converting legacy waste into refuse-derived fuel and construction materials <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Role_of_Citizens_and_Community_Engagement\"><\/span>Role of Citizens and Community Engagement<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Civic involvement underpinned the achievement. Campaigns like <strong>Reduce, Reuse, Recycle<\/strong> and <strong>My Thaili<\/strong> mobilized local self-help group women. Strict enforcement against littering and active monitoring through mobile apps and GPS aided progress<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Wider_National_Impact_New_Initiatives\"><\/span>Wider National Impact &amp; New Initiatives<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Super Swachh League<\/strong>: High performers (like Indore, Surat, Navi Mumbai) were recognized in this league and excluded from general rankings <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Swachh City Partnership<\/strong>: 78 top cities will mentor lower-performing ones, using a peer-learning model <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Accelerated Dumpsite Remediation Programme<\/strong>: To begin August 15, 2025, to address legacy landfills nationwide<\/li>\n<\/ul>\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-2024\u201325\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com\/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSJnfTHxyqUvG6_s5gam4yqsVRQxifT3hiAivzWODJKWIL5_NzO9S3QkectLamOhM9sbwg&amp;usqp=CAU\" alt=\"Swachh Survekshan 2024\u201325\" style=\"width:628px;height:auto\" title=\"Swachh Survekshan 2024\u201325\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Swachh Survekshan 2024\u201325<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_This_News_Is_Important\"><\/span>Why This News Is Important<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_Aspirants\"><\/span>Relevance to Exam Aspirants<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Understanding Swachh Survekshan is <strong>crucial for UPSC and other state service exams<\/strong> as it reflects themes like urban governance, sustainable development, and public administration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Reflects_Governance_Public_Policy_Trends\"><\/span>Reflects Governance &amp; Public Policy Trends<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The introduction of the <strong>Super Swachh League<\/strong> and remediation programs shows an evolving multi-level government effort toward <strong>systemic improvements in waste management<\/strong> and <strong>peer-based accountability<\/strong>\u2014key topics under governance schemes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Urban_Development_in_Exam_Context\"><\/span>Urban Development in Exam Context<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Ahmedabad\u2019s case exemplifies use of <strong>smart technology (GPS, data analytics)<\/strong> and <strong>citizen participation<\/strong> in urban sanitation\u2014relevant for questions on Smart Cities, urban local bodies, and the Swachh Bharat Mission\u2011Urban 2.0.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Circular_Economy_Environmental_Goals\"><\/span>Circular Economy &amp; Environmental Goals<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The city\u2019s transformation of the Pirana landfill into usable resources aligns with <strong>circular economy<\/strong>, the DRS principle, and environmental sustainability. These are recurring themes in both <strong>general studies<\/strong> and <strong>essay papers<\/strong>.<\/p>\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=\"Historical_Context\"><\/span>Historical Context<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Evolution_of_Swachh_Survekshan\"><\/span>Evolution of Swachh Survekshan<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Launched in <strong>2016<\/strong> under the Swachh Bharat Mission\u2011Urban, it grew from 73 cities to <strong>4,589 cities<\/strong> by 2025 <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Initially dominated by <strong>Indore, Surat, Navi Mumbai<\/strong>, but 2024\u201325 marked Ahmedabad\u2019s first ascent to No.\u202f1<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Emergence_of_New_Frameworks\"><\/span>Emergence of New Frameworks<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The creation of the <strong>Super Swachh League<\/strong> rewards sustained excellence.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The <strong>Accelerated Dumpsite Remediation<\/strong> drive (to run until August\u202f15,\u202f2026) targets 100% remediation of legacy landfills <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Citizen_Participation_Governance\"><\/span>Citizen Participation &amp; Governance<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>From 2021 onwards, there\u2019s been increased focus on <strong>circular economy<\/strong>, <strong>citizen feedback<\/strong>, and <strong>digital tools<\/strong>\u2014Ahmedabad\u2019s win is a testament to this shift<\/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_Ahmedabads_Cleanliness_Win\"><\/span>Key Takeaways from Ahmedabad\u2019s Cleanliness Win<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>S. No.<\/th><th>Key Takeaway<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>1<\/td><td>Ahmedabad scored <strong>12,079\/12,500<\/strong>, topping the million\u2011plus city category.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2<\/td><td><strong>Indore, Surat, Navi Mumbai<\/strong> entered the new \u201cSuper Swachh League\u201d, leaving space for fresh winners <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3<\/td><td>Data-driven strategies: GPS vehicles, mechanical sweepers, and sanitation workforce mobilized city-wide.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>4<\/td><td>Legacy dumpsite at Pirana was <strong>remediated<\/strong> and repurposed, showcasing circular economy action <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>5<\/td><td>Launch of mentorship model (<strong>Swachh City Partnership<\/strong>) and <strong>Accelerated Dumpsite Remediation<\/strong> initiative from Aug 2025<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Swachh Survekshan 2024\u201325<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQs\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Which_city_topped_the_Swachh_Survekshan_2024%E2%80%9325_in_the_million-plus_population_category\"><\/span>1. <strong>Which city topped the Swachh Survekshan 2024\u201325 in the million-plus population category?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ahmedabad<\/strong> was ranked the cleanest city in India among cities with a population of over 1 million.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Why_were_Indore_and_Surat_not_ranked_in_the_2024%E2%80%9325_survey\"><\/span>2. <strong>Why were Indore and Surat not ranked in the 2024\u201325 survey?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>These cities were moved to the newly formed <strong>\u201cSuper Swachh League\u201d<\/strong> for consistent top performance in previous years and hence were not included in general rankings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_What_is_the_%E2%80%9CSuper_Swachh_League%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>3. <strong>What is the \u201cSuper Swachh League\u201d?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It is a new category introduced in Swachh Survekshan 2024\u201325 to honor cities that have consistently ranked high and shown sustained sanitation excellence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_What_technologies_did_Ahmedabad_use_to_improve_cleanliness\"><\/span>4. <strong>What technologies did Ahmedabad use to improve cleanliness?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Ahmedabad used <strong>GPS-enabled garbage collection vehicles<\/strong>, <strong>mechanical sweepers<\/strong>, mobile apps, and data analytics for sanitation planning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_What_is_the_Pirana_dumpsite_and_why_is_it_significant\"><\/span>5. <strong>What is the Pirana dumpsite, and why is it significant?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Pirana was Ahmedabad&#8217;s largest legacy waste dumpsite, now remediated to create refuse-derived fuel and construction material\u2014highlighting <strong>circular economy practices<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_What_major_upcoming_initiative_was_announced_alongside_the_rankings\"><\/span>6. <strong>What major upcoming initiative was announced alongside the rankings?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>Accelerated Dumpsite Remediation Programme<\/strong> will launch on <strong>August 15, 2025<\/strong>, to ensure 100% clearance of legacy waste dumpsites across India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Who_presented_the_Swachh_Survekshan_2024%E2%80%9325_awards\"><\/span>7. <strong>Who presented the Swachh Survekshan 2024\u201325 awards?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>President Droupadi Murmu<\/strong> presented the awards at a ceremony held in Vigyan Bhavan, New Delhi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_How_many_cities_participated_in_Swachh_Survekshan_2024%E2%80%9325\"><\/span>8. <strong>How many cities participated in Swachh Survekshan 2024\u201325?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A total of <strong>4,589 urban local bodies (ULBs)<\/strong> participated in this edition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_What_citizen_engagement_initiatives_helped_Ahmedabad_win\"><\/span>9. <strong>What citizen engagement initiatives helped Ahmedabad win?<\/strong><span 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