President Murmu to confer Swachh Survekshan 2024-25 Awards in New Delhi

President Droupadi Murmu will confer the prestigious Swachh Survekshan 2024-25 Awards today in New Delhi. This event will felicitate the cleanest cities of urban India, recognising the tireless efforts of cities driving the Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban (SBM-U) forward. 

This year, the awards will be presented across four categories, including Super Swachh League Cities and the top three clean cities in five population categories. Housing and Urban Affairs Ministry said, a total of 78 Awards will be presented this year. The Ministry said, Swachh Survekshan 2024-25 adopted a smart, structured approach to assess urban cleanliness and service delivery, offering a complete view of sanitation and waste management in cities. 

Swachh Survekshana landmark initiative under



the SBM-U, has become a defining force in urban India’s journey toward cleanliness. Starting with 73 Urban Local Bodies in 2016, the latest edition now encompasses 4,500+ cities. This year, the awards not only celebrate the top Swachh Shehar but also recognise and encourage small cities showing strong promise and progress. 

This year, the awards spotlight the theme of “Reduce, Reuse, Recycle”. Over 3,000 assessors conducted thorough inspections in every ward across the country over a period of 45 days. With an unwavering commitment to inclusivity and transparency, the initiative encompassed the assessment of over 11 lakh households, reflecting a comprehensive and far-reaching approach to understanding urban living and sanitation on a national scale