Cleanest Cities in India 2024 Swachh Survekshan Report
Now that we are in 2024, are you aware of the Cleanest City in India for 2023? Let’s find out in this article. On January 11, 2024, the Annual Survey of Swachh Survekshan declared that Indore and Surat jointly shared the top position (ranked #1) in the annual Swachh Survekshan Awards for the year 2023. Navi Mumbai is ranked #3, and Visakhapatnam (Vizag) is ranked #4, making them the cleanest cities in India for 2023.
List of Top 20 Cleanest Cities in India Annual Swachh Survekshan Report:
| Rank | City | State/UT | 2022 Rank | 2021 Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Indore | Madhya Pradesh | #1 | #1 |
| 1 | Surat | Gujarat | #2 | #2 |
| 3 | Navi Mumbai | Maharashtra | #3 | #4 |
| 4 | Visakhapatnam (Vizag) | Andhra Pradesh | #4 | #9 |
| 5 | Bhopal | Madhya Pradesh | #6 | #7 |
| 6 | Vijayawada | Andhra Pradesh | #5 | #3 |
| 7 | New Delhi | Delhi | – | – |
| 8 | Tirupati | Andhra Pradesh | – | – |
| 9 | Hyderabad | Telangana | #10 | – |
| 10 | Pune | Maharashtra | #9 | #5 |
| 11 | Chandigarh | Chandigarh | – | – |
| 12 | Raipur | Chhattisgarh | #11 | #6 |
| 13 | Pimpri-Chinchwad | Maharashtra | #19 | – |
| 14 | Noida | Uttar Pradesh | – | – |
| 15 | Ahmedabad | Gujarat | #8 | #10 |
| 16 | Gwalior | Madhya Pradesh | #18 | – |
| 17 | Guntur | Andhra Pradesh | – | – |
| 18 | Baramati | Maharashtra | – | – |
| 19 | Ujjain | Madhya Pradesh | – | – |
| 20 | Mira-Bhayandar | Maharashtra | – | – |
Indore, a city in the Madhya Pradesh state, marked its seventh consecutive year as the cleanest city in India.
Surat, a city in the Gujarat state, has also been recognized, earning the first position after three consecutive second-place rankings in the 2019-20, 2021, and 2022 Swachh Survekshan Awards.
Navi Mumbai is ranked #3, maintaining its third position from the previous year, while Visakhapatnam (Vizag) is ranked #4, moving up from #9 in 2022 to the top #4 as the cleanest cities in India for 2023.
These top four cities have maintained their rankings from the previous year, 2022, and have impressed with their consistent dedication to cleanliness, implementation of effective waste management systems, public awareness campaigns, and infrastructure improvements. These cities serve as inspiration for other Indian cities to prioritize hygiene and sanitation.
What are the Cleanest Cities in South India according to the latest 2024 Swachh Survekshan survey?
Three cities Visakhapatnam (Vizag), Vijayawada, and Guntur from Andhra Pradesh and Hyderabad city from Telangana are ranked the cleanest cities in South India according to the latest Swachh Survekshan survey results (2024).
- Visakhapatnam (Vizag), Andhra Pradesh – 3rd Rank
- Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh – 6th Rank
- Hyderabad, Telangana – 10th Rank
- Guntur, Andhra Pradesh – 17th Rank
These four cities scored the highest marks among the South Indian cities in the survey, which assessed various parameters of cleanliness and sanitation, such as waste management, citizen feedback, service level progress, etc.
Conclusion: Swachh Survekshan survey ranked the cities based on their population size and listed the top 20 cleanest cities in India overall. Numerous other cities in India are also making strides towards improving their cleanliness standards. Swachh Survekshan Awards recognize efforts across various categories, encouraging a spirit of healthy competition and continuous improvement across the country.
