Top 10 Cleanest Cities in India 2026: Swachh Survekshan Ranking
The Swachh Survekshan Awards 2025-26 results were announced on November 11, 2026. Navi Mumbai, Surat and Vijayawada secured the top three positions in the Super Swachh League category. The latest results recognise cities for their cleanliness, sanitation services, waste management and citizen participation.
This article presents a list of 10 prominent clean-city award winners. It is important to understand that this is not a single overall ranking of all 10 cities. The first three positions are the announced Super Swachh League ranking, while the remaining cities are category leaders from different population and geographical categories.
Top 10 Cleanest Cities in India 2026: List
| No. | City | State | Award / Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Navi Mumbai | Maharashtra | Super Swachh League - Rank 1 |
| 2 | Surat | Gujarat | Super Swachh League - Rank 2 |
| 3 | Vijayawada | Andhra Pradesh | Super Swachh League - Rank 3 |
| 4 | Greater Visakhapatnam | Andhra Pradesh | Million Plus Population - Rank 1 |
| 5 | Ujjain | Madhya Pradesh | 3-10 Lakh Population - Rank 1 |
| 6 | Dewas | Madhya Pradesh | 50,000-3 Lakh Population - Rank 1 |
| 7 | Vita | Maharashtra | 20,000-50,000 Population - Rank 1 |
| 8 | Rewa | Madhya Pradesh | Clean Riverfront Town - Rank 1 |
| 9 | Puri | Odisha | Clean Coastal Town - Rank 1 |
| 10 | Rudrapur | Uttarakhand | Clean Himalayan City - Rank 1 |
Ranking clarification: Positions 1-3 are the official Super Swachh League positions. Entries 4-10 are first-place winners in their respective categories. They are not official overall positions 4-10.
1. Navi Mumbai - Maharashtra
Navi Mumbai secured first position in the Super Swachh League category in Swachh Survekshan 2025-26. The award recognises its performance in urban cleanliness and sanitation management.
2. Surat - Gujarat
Surat secured second position in the Super Swachh League. The city has received national recognition for its urban sanitation and waste management initiatives.
3. Vijayawada - Andhra Pradesh
Vijayawada secured third position in the Super Swachh League, completing the top three cities in this category.
4. Greater Visakhapatnam - Andhra Pradesh
Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation (GVMC) secured first position in the million-plus population category, which covers cities with more than 10 lakh population.
5. Ujjain - Madhya Pradesh
Ujjain secured first position in the 3 lakh to 10 lakh population category. The city was recognised for its performance in urban cleanliness under this population group.
6. Dewas - Madhya Pradesh
Dewas ranked first in the 50,000 to 3 lakh population category. This recognition places the Madhya Pradesh city among the notable award winners of the survey.
7. Vita - Maharashtra
Vita secured first position in the 20,000 to 50,000 population category, highlighting the role of smaller cities in improving sanitation and cleanliness.
8. Rewa - Madhya Pradesh
Rewa secured first position in the Clean Riverfront Town category. The award recognises cleanliness efforts in towns located along riverfronts.
9. Puri - Odisha
Puri ranked first in the Clean Coastal Town category. The award highlights cleanliness initiatives in coastal urban areas.
10. Rudrapur - Uttarakhand
Rudrapur secured first position in the Clean Himalayan City category. Jammu and Shopian were the other two cities recognised among the top three in this category.
Madhya Pradesh Cities in Swachh Survekshan 2025-26
Madhya Pradesh received recognition in several categories. Important achievements include:
- Jabalpur secured second position in the million-plus population category.
- Ujjain secured first position in the 3-10 lakh population category.
- Dewas secured first position in the 50,000-3 lakh population category.
- Rewa secured first position in the Clean Riverfront Town category.
- Indore and Depalpur secured second position in the Swachh Shehar Jodi category.
How Are Cities Evaluated in Swachh Survekshan?
The 10th edition of Swachh Survekshan assessed 4,751 Urban Local Bodies across India. The assessment covered 43 indicators across 10 domains.
- Waste segregation and collection
- Waste transportation and solid waste management
- Visible cleanliness in public areas
- Access to sanitation facilities
- Used water management
- Citizen feedback and grievance redressal
- Sanitation worker welfare
- Public awareness and advocacy for cleanliness
More than 3,000 trained assessors conducted field evaluations with GPS-enabled monitoring. Around 2.70 crore citizens participated through feedback during the survey.
How to Check Swachh Survekshan 2025-26 Results?
- Visit the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs website.
- Open the Swachh Bharat Mission Urban or Swachh Survekshan section.
- Find the Swachh Survekshan Awards 2025-26 announcement.
- Check the category-wise winners and official award details.
- Read the official PIB press release.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. Which is the cleanest city in India in 2026?
Navi Mumbai secured first position in the Super Swachh League category in the Swachh Survekshan 2025-26 results.
2. Which cities secured the top three positions?
Navi Mumbai, Surat and Vijayawada secured the first, second and third positions in the Super Swachh League.
3. Which city ranked first among cities with more than 10 lakh population?
Greater Visakhapatnam (GVMC) ranked first in the million-plus population category.
4. Which Madhya Pradesh city ranked first in the 3-10 lakh population category?
Ujjain secured first position in this category.
5. Which city was recognised as the cleanest riverfront town?
Rewa in Madhya Pradesh secured first position in the Clean Riverfront Town category.
6. Which city ranked first in the coastal category?
Puri in Odisha secured first position in the Clean Coastal Town category.
7. Which city ranked first in the Himalayan category?
Rudrapur in Uttarakhand secured first position in the Clean Himalayan City category.
8. How many urban local bodies 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 different population groups and geographical categories. Navi Mumbai, Surat and Vijayawada led the Super Swachh League, while Greater Visakhapatnam, Ujjain, Dewas, Vita, Rewa, Puri and Rudrapur topped their respective categories.
Disclaimer
This article combines the Super Swachh League top three positions with first-place winners from different population and geographical categories to present 10 prominent award-winning cities. It is not an official overall ranking from 1 to 10. Readers should refer to the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs and official PIB releases for category definitions and award details.
