Swachh Survekshan 2025-26 Madhya Pradesh Ranking
Madhya Pradesh has secured national recognition in the Swachh Survekshan 2025-26 awards. A total of nine urban local bodies from the state have received recognition in different categories. Jabalpur secured the second position among cities with a population of more than 10 lakh, Ujjain topped its population category, and Dewas also secured first place in its category.
Rewa secured first place in the Swachh Riverfront Town category, while Indore was recognised in the Super Swachh League. Depalpur, Gwalior, Budni and Sagar were also among the recognised urban local bodies.
The awards were presented at the national ceremony held on 11 November 2026 at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi. The results below are category-wise achievements reported for Madhya Pradesh and should not be interpreted as a single combined ranking of all nine cities.
Madhya Pradesh Swachh Survekshan 2025-26: Overview
| Survey Name | Swachh Survekshan 2025-26 |
| State | Madhya Pradesh |
| Total Recognised Urban Local Bodies | 9 |
| Award Ceremony | 11 November 2026 |
| Venue | Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi |
| Award Presenter | President Droupadi Murmu |
| Organising Ministry | Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs |
| Mission | Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban |
| Official Website | mohua.gov.in |
Madhya Pradesh 9 Cities Winners List
| City | Reported Achievement |
|---|---|
| Jabalpur | 2nd position in cities with population above 10 lakh |
| Ujjain | 1st position in the category up to 3 lakh population |
| Dewas | 1st position in the category up to 1 lakh population |
| Rewa | 1st position in Swachh Riverfront Town category |
| Indore | Recognised in Super Swachh League |
| Depalpur | 2nd position in the category up to 20,000 population |
| Gwalior | Among the national top 10 cities |
| Budni | 3rd position in the category below 20,000 population |
| Sagar | National cleanliness recognition |
1. Jabalpur: Second Position Among Large Cities
Jabalpur secured the second position nationally among cities with a population of more than 10 lakh in Swachh Survekshan 2025-26. Visakhapatnam secured the first position, while Lucknow was reported in third place in this category.
This recognition places Jabalpur among the leading large urban local bodies in the national cleanliness assessment. The achievement reflects the city performance in sanitation services and urban waste management.
2. Ujjain: First Position in Its Population Category
Ujjain secured first place in the reported category for cities with a population of up to 3 lakh. The recognition is associated with its cleanliness arrangements and waste management efforts.
3. Dewas: First Position in Its Population Category
Dewas secured first place in the reported category for cities with a population of up to 1 lakh. The city has also been recognised in previous cleanliness assessments. Its performance in sanitation, waste collection and municipal waste management contributed to its latest national recognition.
4. Rewa: First in Swachh Riverfront Town Category
Rewa secured first place in the Swachh Riverfront Town category. This recognition focuses on cleanliness and sanitation in urban areas located along riverfronts. Bilaspur from Chhattisgarh and Varanasi from Uttar Pradesh were reported in second and third positions respectively.
5. Indore: Super Swachh League Recognition
Indore continued to feature in the Super Swachh League, a category recognising cities with sustained cleanliness performance. This edition also highlighted Indore role as a mentor city under the Swachh Shehar Jodi initiative.
Indore worked with Depalpur to strengthen waste collection, sanitation management and citizen participation. The Indore-Depalpur pair received national recognition under the Swachh Shehar Jodi or Super Swachh Jodi initiative. Reports about the pair position have differed, so an exact pair rank should be confirmed from the official award document.
6. Depalpur: Recognition Among Small Cities
Depalpur secured the reported second position in the category for cities with a population of up to 20,000. The town also received recognition through its association with Indore under the Swachh Shehar Jodi initiative.
The mentoring programme focused on improving waste collection, sanitation practices and citizen participation. Depalpur achievement highlights the role of city-to-city cooperation in strengthening local cleanliness systems.
7. Gwalior: Place Among National Top 10 Cities
Gwalior was reported among the top 10 cities in the national cleanliness assessment. The exact position and score have not been established from the available reports and should be checked in the official awardee document.
8. Budni: Third Position in Small City Category
Budni, in Sehore district, secured the reported third position in the category for cities with a population below 20,000. This recognition highlights the participation of smaller urban local bodies in the national cleanliness assessment.
9. Sagar: National Cleanliness Recognition
Sagar was also among the Madhya Pradesh urban local bodies recognised in Swachh Survekshan 2025-26. The exact award category, national rank and score should be confirmed through the final official award list.
What Happened to Bhopal in Swachh Survekshan 2025-26?
According to available reports, Bhopal did not feature among the Madhya Pradesh urban local bodies recognised in the 2025-26 national awards. Its mentor municipality Berasia was also not included in the reported awardee list.
This is a change from the previous survey cycle, when Bhopal received national recognition. However, the absence from the awardee list should not be treated as a complete numerical ranking or score for Bhopal without the official final results document.
How Was Swachh Survekshan 2025-26 Conducted?
The 10th edition of Swachh Survekshan assessed thousands of urban local bodies across India. The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs evaluated cities using 43 indicators across 10 major assessment areas. More than 3,000 trained assessors conducted field assessments supported by GPS-enabled monitoring and digital verification.
- Waste segregation at source.
- Door-to-door waste collection.
- Waste transportation and processing.
- Visible cleanliness in public areas.
- Access to sanitation facilities.
- Mechanised desludging services.
- Used water management.
- Citizen feedback and grievance redressal.
- Sanitation worker welfare.
- Cleanliness awareness and public participation.
Official Websites and Result Information
For final scores, detailed rankings and award category documents, candidates and readers should refer to the official Ministry and Swachh Bharat Mission portals.
| Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs | Official Website |
| Press Information Bureau | Official PIB Website |
| Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban | Official Portal |
| Madhya Pradesh Government | Official Website |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. How many cities from Madhya Pradesh received recognition in Swachh Survekshan 2025-26?
Nine urban local bodies from Madhya Pradesh were reported among the national award recipients.
2. Which Madhya Pradesh city secured second place among large cities?
Jabalpur secured second place among cities with a population of more than 10 lakh.
3. Which city ranked first in the reported category for up to 3 lakh population?
Ujjain secured first place in the reported category.
4. Which city ranked first in the reported category for up to 1 lakh population?
Dewas secured first place in the reported category.
5. Which Madhya Pradesh city ranked first in the Swachh Riverfront Town category?
Rewa secured first place in the Swachh Riverfront Town category.
6. Did Indore receive recognition in 2025-26?
Yes. Indore continued in the Super Swachh League and was also recognised through the Swachh Shehar Jodi initiative with Depalpur.
7. Did Bhopal receive a national award in this edition?
Available reports indicate that Bhopal was not among the recognised urban local bodies in this edition. Its exact final score and ranking should be checked in the official result document.
8. Where can I check the official Swachh Survekshan ranking?
Visit the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, Press Information Bureau and Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban websites for official announcements and documents.
Conclusion
Swachh Survekshan 2025-26 brought national recognition to nine urban local bodies in Madhya Pradesh. Jabalpur secured second place among large cities, Ujjain and Dewas topped their reported population categories, and Rewa ranked first in the Swachh Riverfront Town category. Indore, Depalpur, Gwalior, Budni and Sagar also received recognition. Readers should refer to the official award documents for exact scores and any rankings not specified in available reports.
