Swachh Survekshan 2025-26 Result Released: Complete List of Cleanest Cities in India
The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs has announced the Swachh Survekshan Awards 2025-26 results. The awards were presented on November 11, 2026, at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, by President Droupadi Murmu.
Navi Mumbai secured the first position in the Super Swachh League, followed by Surat and Vijayawada. In the million-plus population category, Greater Visakhapatnam ranked first, followed by Jabalpur and Lucknow.
The 10th edition of Swachh Survekshan assessed 4,751 Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) across India. This year, the awards recognised cities in population-based categories, the Super Swachh League, Swachh Shehar Jodi, riverfront towns, coastal towns and Himalayan cities.
Swachh Survekshan 2025-26: Important Highlights
| Survey Edition | 10th Edition |
| Result Announcement | November 11, 2026 |
| Organising Ministry | Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs |
| Cities Assessed | 4,751 Urban Local Bodies |
| Citizen Feedback | Around 2.70 crore citizens |
| National Awards | 60 awards announced |
| Assessment Indicators | 43 indicators across 10 domains |
1. Super Swachh League: Top 3 Cleanest Cities
The Super Swachh League recognises cities with sustained performance in cleanliness. The top three cities announced in this category are:
| Rank | City | State |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Navi Mumbai | Maharashtra |
| 2 | Surat | Gujarat |
| 3 | Vijayawada | Andhra Pradesh |
2. Million Plus Population Category: Cities Above 10 Lakh Population
The following cities secured the top three positions in the million-plus population category:
| Rank | City | State |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Greater Visakhapatnam (GVMC) | Andhra Pradesh |
| 2 | Jabalpur | Madhya Pradesh |
| 3 | Lucknow | Uttar Pradesh |
3. Big Cities Category: Population Between 3 Lakh and 10 Lakh
| Rank | City | State / UT |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ujjain | Madhya Pradesh |
| 2 | Chandigarh | Chandigarh |
| 3 | Guntur | Andhra Pradesh |
4. Medium Cities Category: Population Between 50,000 and 3 Lakh
| Rank | City | State / UT |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dewas | Madhya Pradesh |
| 2 | New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) | Delhi |
| 3 | Sagar | Madhya Pradesh |
5. Small Cities Category: Population Between 20,000 and 50,000
| Rank | City | State |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vita | Maharashtra |
| 2 | Aska | Odisha |
| 3 | Panaji | Goa |
6. Very Small Cities Category: Population Below 20,000
| Rank | City | State |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bilha | Chhattisgarh |
| 2 | Panchgani | Maharashtra |
| 3 | Budhni | Madhya Pradesh |
7. Cleanest Riverfront Towns in India
For the first time, Swachh Survekshan included a separate award category for riverfront towns. The top three winners are:
| Rank | Town | State |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rewa | Madhya Pradesh |
| 2 | Bilaspur | Chhattisgarh |
| 3 | Varanasi | Uttar Pradesh |
8. Cleanest Coastal Towns in India
| Rank | Town | State |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Puri | Odisha |
| 2 | Alappuzha | Kerala |
| 3 | Ratnagiri | Maharashtra |
9. Cleanest Himalayan Cities
| Rank | City | State / UT |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rudrapur | Uttarakhand |
| 2 | Jammu | Jammu and Kashmir |
| 3 | Shopian | Jammu and Kashmir |
10. Swachh Shehar Jodi Award 2025-26
The Swachh Shehar Jodi initiative promotes collaboration between mentor cities and mentee cities to improve urban waste management and cleanliness. The top three city pairs were:
| Position | Mentor City | Mentee City |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ahmedabad | Sanand |
| 2 | Indore | Depalpur |
| 3 | Tirupati | Kuppam |
Madhya Pradesh Cities in Swachh Survekshan 2025-26
Madhya Pradesh recorded several notable positions across the announced categories. The following cities from the state featured among the category winners:
| City | Achievement |
|---|---|
| Jabalpur | 2nd in Million Plus Population Category |
| Ujjain | 1st in Big Cities Category |
| Dewas | 1st in Medium Cities Category |
| Sagar | 3rd in Medium Cities Category |
| Budhni | 3rd in Very Small Cities Category |
| Rewa | 1st in Cleanest Riverfront Town Category |
| Indore | 2nd in Swachh Shehar Jodi with Depalpur |
How Was Swachh Survekshan 2025-26 Conducted?
The 10th edition assessed 4,751 Urban Local Bodies across India. The evaluation covered 43 indicators across 10 important domains.
- Waste segregation
- Waste collection and transportation
- Solid waste management
- Visible cleanliness
- Access to sanitation
- Mechanisation of desludging services
- Ecosystem strengthening and institutional parameters
- Used water management
- Advocacy for Swachhata
- Welfare of sanitation workers, citizen feedback and grievance redressal
More than 3,000 trained assessors carried out field evaluations with GPS-enabled monitoring. The assessment process used digital evidence submission and verification. Around 2.70 crore citizens provided feedback during the survey.
How to Check the Official Swachh Survekshan Result?
- Visit the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs website.
- Open the Swachh Bharat Mission Urban or Swachh Survekshan section.
- Look for the Swachh Survekshan Awards 2025-26 result announcement.
- Read the official category-wise winners and award details.
- Visit the PIB official press release for the announcement.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. When were the Swachh Survekshan 2025-26 results announced?
The results were announced on November 11, 2026.
2. Which city ranked first in the Super Swachh League?
Navi Mumbai in Maharashtra ranked first, followed by Surat and Vijayawada.
3. Which city topped the million-plus population category?
Greater Visakhapatnam (GVMC) in Andhra Pradesh ranked first.
4. Which city ranked second in the million-plus category?
Jabalpur in Madhya Pradesh secured second place.
5. Which city topped the 3 lakh to 10 lakh population category?
Ujjain in Madhya Pradesh ranked first in the Big Cities category.
6. Which city ranked first in the medium cities category?
Dewas in Madhya Pradesh ranked first in the population category of 50,000 to 3 lakh.
7. Which city was the cleanest riverfront town?
Rewa in Madhya Pradesh ranked first in the Cleanest Riverfront Town category.
8. Which city topped the coastal towns category?
Puri in Odisha ranked first in the Cleanest Coastal Town category.
9. Which city was the cleanest Himalayan city?
Rudrapur in Uttarakhand ranked first in the Clean Himalayan City category.
10. How many cities were assessed?
A total of 4,751 Urban Local Bodies were assessed in Swachh Survekshan 2025-26.
Conclusion
The Swachh Survekshan 2025-26 results recognise cities across several population groups and special categories. Navi Mumbai, Surat and Vijayawada led the Super Swachh League, while Greater Visakhapatnam, Jabalpur and Lucknow topped the million-plus population category. Madhya Pradesh also recorded notable achievements through Jabalpur, Ujjain, Dewas, Sagar, Budhni, Rewa and the Indore-Depalpur city pair.
The category-wise results highlight the role of waste management, sanitation services, citizen participation and continuous improvement in urban cleanliness.
Disclaimer
This article is based on the Swachh Survekshan Awards 2025-26 announcement and published category-wise results. The tables provide the announced top three positions in the listed categories and do not represent a complete numerical ranking of all 4,751 Urban Local Bodies. The State First Swachh City awards cover additional cities; their complete list should be checked in the official state-wise award documents. Please verify any additional ranking details through the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs and official PIB announcements.
