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Indore Falls in Swachh Survekshan Rankings, Bhopal Missing Out
✍️ The Hawk
🗓 11 Nov 2026, 07:48 PM
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Indore slipped in the latest Swachh Survekshan rankings, while Bhopal did not feature in the list. Nine cities across India achieved national recognition for cleanliness.
Indore, a major city in Madhya Pradesh, has slipped in the latest Swachh Survekshan rankings released by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs. The city’s position dropped compared to previous editions, indicating a decline in its cleanliness and sanitation metrics.
In the same survey, Bhopal failed to appear in the list of cities evaluated for cleanliness, leaving residents and local officials concerned about the city’s sanitation performance.
The survey also highlighted nine cities across the country that achieved national recognition for their efforts in maintaining cleanliness and waste management. These cities were commended for meeting stringent criteria set by the government.
Officials from Indore’s municipal corporation have stated that they are reviewing the survey methodology and planning corrective measures to regain their previous standing. The city’s leadership has pledged to intensify waste segregation and street cleaning initiatives.
The Swachh Survekshan results are expected to influence future funding and policy decisions for urban cleanliness programs nationwide.
In the same survey, Bhopal failed to appear in the list of cities evaluated for cleanliness, leaving residents and local officials concerned about the city’s sanitation performance.
The survey also highlighted nine cities across the country that achieved national recognition for their efforts in maintaining cleanliness and waste management. These cities were commended for meeting stringent criteria set by the government.
Officials from Indore’s municipal corporation have stated that they are reviewing the survey methodology and planning corrective measures to regain their previous standing. The city’s leadership has pledged to intensify waste segregation and street cleaning initiatives.
The Swachh Survekshan results are expected to influence future funding and policy decisions for urban cleanliness programs nationwide.