Swachh Survekshan 2024-25 – Uttar Pradesh Performs Exceptionally

Uttar Pradesh excelled in the 9th edition of Swachh Survekshan 2024-25, with multiple cities securing top positions and star ratings for cleanliness and sanitation initiatives.

Key Highlights:

1. Top Performing Cities in UP:
   • Lucknow: 3rd in Clean City Award (>10 lakh population), 7-star Garbage Free City (GFC) rating, Presidential Award.
   • Prayagraj: Cleanest Ganga City.
   • Gorakhpur: 3rd in ‘Safai Mitra Surakshit Sheher’, 5-star GFC rating.
   • Agra: Emerging Clean City, 5-star GFC rating, national rank 32.
   • Moradabad: 10th in 3–10 lakh population category.
2. Initiatives Recognized: Urban cleanliness drives, ODF++ and Water+ advancements, sanitation efforts during Maha Kumbh 2025.
3. Governance Impact: Awards reflect systematic monitoring, rigorous training, and proactive supervision by state urban development authorities.
   
   Updated - July 18, 2025 01:11 AM| Indian Express