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Indian cities are now setting new benchmarks for cleanliness. Based on Swachh Survekshan 2024-25, here are the top 10 cities leading in cleanliness.
Once India’s cleanest city, Mysuru still maintains its charm through the efforts of disciplined citizens and effective municipal waste management practices.
Gandhinagar’s wide roads and modern drainage systems ensure it stays in the top 10 rankings.
Chandigarh’s planned design and consistent sanitation efforts make it one of India’s cleanest mid-sized cities.
Pune, recognised for its decentralised waste management model, composting units, and public participation campaigns, stands as the eighth cleanest city.
Vijayawada has strengthened its city-wide cleaning drives and citizen feedback systems. This contributes to the city's cleanliness.
This city shines for its lake-cleaning projects, improved sewage systems, and community-driven waste-segregation initiatives.
Visakhapatnam’s combination of coastal preservation and civic discipline keeps it among India’s top cities in cleanliness.
Planned with foresight, Navi Mumbai has maintained its clean image through efficient garbage segregation and the establishment of green zones.
Surat continues to hold the second spot with its smart waste-processing systems.
Indore has retained the title of India’s cleanest city for the eighth consecutive year, setting standards in waste segregation and recycling.