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Ahmedabad‑Sanand Tops National Swachh Survekshan 2025‑26, Gujarat Cities Lead Rankings
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🗓 14 Nov 2026, 10:45 PM
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Ahmedabad‑Sanand secured the top national rank in the Swachh Survekshan 2025‑26, while multiple Gujarat cities featured prominently in the overall list.
The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs released the Swachh Survekshan 2025‑26 results on Tuesday, placing Ahmedabad‑Sanand at the very top of the national ranking. The city’s comprehensive sanitation and waste‑management initiatives were highlighted as key factors behind its achievement.
Gujarat’s urban centres performed strongly across the board, with several municipalities appearing in the upper echelons of the list. Officials from the state praised the coordinated efforts of local bodies, noting that the results reflect sustained investments in cleanliness, solid‑waste processing and public awareness campaigns.
The government has pledged to sustain the momentum by extending best‑practice models from Ahmedabad‑Sanand to other cities. Stakeholders anticipate that the continued focus on hygiene will bolster public health outcomes and enhance the state’s reputation for urban governance.
The Swachh Survekshan, now in its 2025‑26 edition, remains a benchmark for municipal cleanliness across India, and Gujarat’s strong showing underscores the state’s commitment to the national cleanliness agenda.
Gujarat’s urban centres performed strongly across the board, with several municipalities appearing in the upper echelons of the list. Officials from the state praised the coordinated efforts of local bodies, noting that the results reflect sustained investments in cleanliness, solid‑waste processing and public awareness campaigns.
The government has pledged to sustain the momentum by extending best‑practice models from Ahmedabad‑Sanand to other cities. Stakeholders anticipate that the continued focus on hygiene will bolster public health outcomes and enhance the state’s reputation for urban governance.
The Swachh Survekshan, now in its 2025‑26 edition, remains a benchmark for municipal cleanliness across India, and Gujarat’s strong showing underscores the state’s commitment to the national cleanliness agenda.