Swachh Survekshan Ranking 2025-26: Top 100 Cleanest Cities in India
The Swachh Survekshan Awards 2025-26 results were announced on November 11, 2026. The 10th edition of the national cleanliness survey evaluated more than 4,751 Urban Local Bodies across India. The awards recognise cities for their performance in waste management, sanitation, public cleanliness and citizen participation.
Navi Mumbai, Surat and Vijayawada secured the top three positions in the Super Swachh League category. Other cities, including Greater Visakhapatnam, Jabalpur, Lucknow, Ujjain, Dewas and Rewa, received recognition in their respective population or special categories.
Important update: The published results do not provide a single overall ranking of the top 100 cities. The available announcement identifies category-wise winners and selected award recipients. Therefore, this article provides the officially reported award-winning cities and their category ranks instead of presenting an unverified list of 100 cities.
Swachh Survekshan 2025-26: Overview
| Survey | Swachh Survekshan 2025-26 |
| Edition | 10th Edition |
| Result Date | 11 November 2026 |
| Organising Ministry | Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs |
| Urban Local Bodies Assessed | More than 4,751 |
| Assessment Indicators | 43 indicators across 10 domains |
| Field Assessors | More than 3,000 trained assessors |
| Survey Theme | Swachhata Ki Nayi Pehel - Badhayein Haath, Karein Safai Saath |
Top 100 Cleanest Cities in India 2026: Official Ranking Status
Many readers search for the complete top 100 cleanest cities list after the Swachh Survekshan results. However, the Ministry announcement published category-wise winners rather than one combined list of 100 cities with overall ranks and scores.
The following table combines the 24 award-winning cities reported in the category-wise results. The serial number is only for listing purposes. The category rank column shows the actual position within the relevant category.
Swachh Survekshan 2025-26: List of 24 Award-Winning Cities
| No. | City | State / UT | Award Category | Category Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Navi Mumbai | Maharashtra | Super Swachh League | 1 |
| 2 | Surat | Gujarat | Super Swachh League | 2 |
| 3 | Vijayawada | Andhra Pradesh | Super Swachh League | 3 |
| 4 | Greater Visakhapatnam | Andhra Pradesh | Above 10 Lakh Population | 1 |
| 5 | Jabalpur | Madhya Pradesh | Above 10 Lakh Population | 2 |
| 6 | Lucknow | Uttar Pradesh | Above 10 Lakh Population | 3 |
| 7 | Ujjain | Madhya Pradesh | 3-10 Lakh Population | 1 |
| 8 | Chandigarh | Chandigarh | 3-10 Lakh Population | 2 |
| 9 | Guntur | Andhra Pradesh | 3-10 Lakh Population | 3 |
| 10 | Dewas | Madhya Pradesh | 50,000-3 Lakh Population | 1 |
| 11 | New Delhi (NDMC) | Delhi | 50,000-3 Lakh Population | 2 |
| 12 | Sagar | Madhya Pradesh | 50,000-3 Lakh Population | 3 |
| 13 | Vita | Maharashtra | 20,000-50,000 Population | 1 |
| 14 | Aska | Odisha | 20,000-50,000 Population | 2 |
| 15 | Panaji | Goa | 20,000-50,000 Population | 3 |
| 16 | Rewa | Madhya Pradesh | Riverfront Towns | 1 |
| 17 | Bilaspur | Chhattisgarh | Riverfront Towns | 2 |
| 18 | Varanasi | Uttar Pradesh | Riverfront Towns | 3 |
| 19 | Puri | Odisha | Coastal Towns | 1 |
| 20 | Alappuzha | Kerala | Coastal Towns | 2 |
| 21 | Ratnagiri | Maharashtra | Coastal Towns | 3 |
| 22 | Rudrapur | Uttarakhand | Himalayan Cities | 1 |
| 23 | Jammu | Jammu and Kashmir | Himalayan Cities | 2 |
| 24 | Shopian | Jammu and Kashmir | Himalayan Cities | 3 |
Top 3 Cleanest Cities in Super Swachh League
The Super Swachh League recognises cities with sustained cleanliness performance. The top three cities announced for 2025-26 are:
- Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra
- Surat, Gujarat
- Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh
Population-Wise Cleanest Cities in India
The survey uses separate population categories so that cities of different sizes can be assessed in a comparable way.
| Population Category | First Place | Second Place | Third Place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Above 10 Lakh | Greater Visakhapatnam | Jabalpur | Lucknow |
| 3-10 Lakh | Ujjain | Chandigarh | Guntur |
| 50,000-3 Lakh | Dewas | New Delhi (NDMC) | Sagar |
| 20,000-50,000 | Vita | Aska | Panaji |
The published list of 24 award-winning cities does not provide a complete top-three table for the below-20,000 population category. The remaining city positions should not be assumed without the official category result.
Cleanest Riverfront, Coastal and Himalayan Cities
The 2025-26 edition introduced special recognition for riverfront towns, coastal towns and Himalayan cities.
Cleanest Riverfront Towns
- Rewa, Madhya Pradesh
- Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh
- Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
Cleanest Coastal Towns
- Puri, Odisha
- Alappuzha, Kerala
- Ratnagiri, Maharashtra
Cleanest Himalayan Cities
- Rudrapur, Uttarakhand
- Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir
- Shopian, Jammu and Kashmir
Swachh Shehar Jodi Award 2025-26
The Swachh Shehar Jodi initiative encourages experienced cities to mentor other urban local bodies and share effective waste management practices.
| Position | Mentor City | Mentee City |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ahmedabad | Sanand |
| 2 | Indore | Depalpur |
| 3 | Tirupati | Kuppam |
Madhya Pradesh Cities in Swachh Survekshan 2025-26
Madhya Pradesh received recognition in several categories. The following cities appeared among the announced award winners:
| City | Achievement |
|---|---|
| Jabalpur | Second in Above 10 Lakh Population Category |
| Ujjain | First in 3-10 Lakh Population Category |
| Dewas | First in 50,000-3 Lakh Population Category |
| Sagar | Third in 50,000-3 Lakh Population Category |
| Rewa | First in Riverfront Town Category |
| Indore-Depalpur | Second in Swachh Shehar Jodi Category |
How Are Cities Evaluated in Swachh Survekshan?
The 10th edition assessed more than 4,751 Urban Local Bodies through 43 indicators across 10 assessment domains. More than 3,000 trained assessors conducted field evaluations supported by GPS-enabled monitoring and digital evidence verification.
- Waste segregation
- Waste collection and transportation
- Solid waste management
- Visible cleanliness
- Access to sanitation
- Mechanisation of desludging services
- Institutional and ecosystem strengthening
- Used water management
- Advocacy for cleanliness
- Sanitation worker welfare, citizen feedback and grievance redressal
How to Check the Official Swachh Survekshan Result?
- Visit the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs website.
- Find the Swachh Bharat Mission Urban or Swachh Survekshan section.
- Look for the Swachh Survekshan Awards 2025-26 result announcement.
- Check the category-wise winners and available result documents.
- Read the official PIB press release.
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 secured first position.
3. Which cities secured the top three positions in the Super Swachh League?
Navi Mumbai, Surat and Vijayawada secured the first, second and third positions.
4. Which city ranked first among cities with more than 10 lakh population?
Greater Visakhapatnam secured first position in the million-plus population category.
5. Which Madhya Pradesh cities received awards?
Jabalpur, Ujjain, Dewas, Sagar and Rewa featured among the announced category winners. Indore also secured second position with Depalpur in the Swachh Shehar Jodi category.
6. Is the complete top 100 city ranking available?
The published award announcement does not provide one combined top 100 ranking with all city positions and scores. It lists selected category-wise winners.
7. How many cities participated in Swachh Survekshan 2025-26?
More than 4,751 Urban Local Bodies were assessed in the 2025-26 edition.
8. Which city was the cleanest riverfront town?
Rewa in Madhya Pradesh secured first position in the Riverfront Town category.
Conclusion
The Swachh Survekshan 2025-26 results recognise cities across population-based and special geographical categories. Navi Mumbai, Surat and Vijayawada led the Super Swachh League. Greater Visakhapatnam, Jabalpur, Lucknow, Ujjain, Dewas and other cities received recognition in their respective categories.
Although readers may search for a top 100 cleanest cities list, the published results currently provide selected category-wise award winners rather than a single overall list of 100 cities. The official ranking should be updated if the Ministry releases a detailed city-wise scorecard or complete ranking document.
Disclaimer
This article is based on the published Swachh Survekshan Awards 2025-26 announcement and reported category-wise award results. The 24 cities listed are award-winning cities from the categories covered in the available list. Serial numbers in the combined table are for identification only and must not be interpreted as overall national ranks. The article does not claim to provide a verified top 100 city ranking. Readers should consult the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs for any additional official scorecards or rankings.
