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Bhopal Crowned India’s Cleanest City 2026, Ending Indore’s 8‑Year Streak
✍️ Jagran Josh
🗓 12 Nov 2026, 07:46 PM
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Bhopal has been named India’s cleanest city for 2026 in the Swachh Survekshan survey, ending Indore’s eight‑year reign. The city secured the top spot with a high cleanliness score across several parameters.
Bhopal emerged as the winner of the 2026 Swachh Survekshan, the annual cleanliness survey conducted by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs. The city topped the list with a score that surpassed all other metros, including the long‑standing champion Indore. The survey evaluated factors such as solid waste management, street cleanliness, and public awareness.
The municipal corporation of Bhopal credited its success to a comprehensive waste segregation plan, increased public participation, and the deployment of more sanitation workers. Officials highlighted that the city’s initiatives in recycling and composting played a significant role in improving overall cleanliness.
In a ceremony held at the city’s civic centre, the Minister of Housing and Urban Affairs presented the award to Bhopal’s mayor. The recognition is expected to boost civic pride and encourage other cities to adopt similar strategies for sustainable urban hygiene.
The municipal corporation of Bhopal credited its success to a comprehensive waste segregation plan, increased public participation, and the deployment of more sanitation workers. Officials highlighted that the city’s initiatives in recycling and composting played a significant role in improving overall cleanliness.
In a ceremony held at the city’s civic centre, the Minister of Housing and Urban Affairs presented the award to Bhopal’s mayor. The recognition is expected to boost civic pride and encourage other cities to adopt similar strategies for sustainable urban hygiene.