Navi Mumbai has secured the top position in the Super Swachh League category of the Swachh Survekshan Awards 2025-26, ending Indore’s eight-year run at the top. Surat ranked second, while Vijayawada secured third place. President Droupadi Murmu presented the awards at a ceremony held in New Delhi on November 11, 2026.
Navi Mumbai Tops Cleanliness Rankings
Navi Mumbai’s achievement highlights its performance in urban cleanliness and sanitation management. The awards recognise cities for their efforts in waste management, cleanliness and public participation.
Maharashtra Cities Receive Recognition
Apart from Navi Mumbai, four other Maharashtra cities also received awards in different categories:
– Vita (Sangli): First among cities with a population of 20,000–50,000.
– Panchgani (Satara): Second among cities with a population below 20,000.
– Ratnagiri: Third in the Swachh Coastal Town category.
– Pimpri-Chinchwad: Recognised as Maharashtra’s State First Swachh City.
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis congratulated all five cities and appreciated the efforts of sanitation workers, officials and local authorities.
About Swachh Survekshan 2025-26
The 10th edition of Swachh Survekshan assessed 4,751 urban local bodies across India. The survey evaluates cleanliness, waste management, sanitation facilities and citizen participation to encourage cities to improve their cleanliness standards.