IN NEWS: Madhya Pradesh dominates Swachhata Awards 2024 and tops KIWSF 2025 medal tally
Introduction
Recent developments highlight Madhya Pradesh’s multi-sectoral dominance in both urban governance (cleanliness rankings) and sports performance (Khelo India Water Sports Festival 2025). While Indore continues its supremacy as India’s cleanest city, the state also emerged as the overall champion in KIWSF 2025, reflecting a strong model of administrative efficiency + sporting excellence.
ANALYSIS
A. Urban Governance Success – Swachhata Awards 2024
Madhya Pradesh has demonstrated consistent leadership in sanitation and urban management, with multiple cities securing top ranks across categories.Top National Rankings
| Rank | City | State |
|---|
| 1 | Indore | Madhya Pradesh |
| 2 | Ambikapur | Chhattisgarh |
| 3 | Mysuru | Karnataka |
- Indore → 8th consecutive No.1 rank (Super Swachh League)
- Reflects:
- Efficient solid waste management
- Citizen participation
- Institutional continuity
Super Swachh League (Consistent Top Performers)
President’s Award Winners (MP Focus)
Category-wise Key MP Winners
- Innovation & Best Practices (Big City): Jabalpur
- Cleanest Medium City: Ujjain
- Innovation (Small City): Dewas
- Solid Waste Management (Small City): Nagda
- Cleanest Capital City: Bhopal
Implication:
- Shows state-wide sanitation model, not limited to a single city
- Aligns with Swachh Bharat Mission (Urban) goals
B. Sporting Excellence – KIWSF 2025
Madhya Pradesh emerged as the overall winner in the inaugural Khelo India Water Sports Festival 2025, held at Dal Lake, Srinagar.
Overall Medal Tally (Top 3 States)
| Rank | State | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|
| 1 | Madhya Pradesh | 10 | 3 | 5 | 18 |
| 2 | Odisha | — | — | — | — |
| 3 | Kerala | — | — | — | — |
- MP secured highest gold medals (10) out of 24 total golds
Key Event Winners (Major Highlights)
Kayaking & Canoeing
- Hitesh Kewat (MP) – K1 Slalom (Men)
- Pallavi Jagtab (MP) – C1 Slalom (Women)
- Dhruv Raj Dholpuria (MP) – C1 Slalom (Men)
- Shikha Chauhan (MP) – K1 Slalom (Women)
Rowing
- Aviraj (Odisha) – Single Scull (Men)
- Shweta Brahmachari (West Bengal) – Single Scull (Women)
- Santosh Yadav & Rukmani (MP) – Lightweight Double Scull (Women)
- Manisha Dangi & Jigyasa Regar (MP) – Coxless Pair (Women)
Key Sporting Insights
- MP dominance in kayaking & canoeing events
- Biggest upset:
- Arjun Lal Jat → Silver (lost to Aviraj)
- Host performance:
- Jammu & Kashmir → 1 Gold, 1 Silver, 1 Bronze
Governance + Sports Combined Implication
- MP showcases:
- Strong urban governance (cleanliness rankings)
- Effective sports ecosystem (Khelo India success)
- Reflects:
- Holistic development model
- Administrative efficiency + grassroots participation
STATIC PART
Swachhata Awards 2024
- Ministry: Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
- Programme: Swachh Bharat Mission (Urban)
- Top City: Indore (8th consecutive rank)
- Award Presented By: Droupadi Murmu
Khelo India Water Sports Festival 2025
- Event: Inaugural KIWSF
- Venue: Dal Lake, Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir
- Dates: 21–23 August 2025
- Total Gold Medals: 24
- Disciplines: Kayaking, Canoeing, Rowing
- Top State: Madhya Pradesh
Updated - 17 July 2025, 23 August 2025 | News Source: Patrika , Olympics