Indore, Surat, and Navi Mumbai retained their positions in the “Super Swachh League,” showcasing the impact of efficient civic systems and active citizen engagement.
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India’s urban landscape continues to be a study in contrasts; gleaming tech parks and luxury towers often sit just blocks away from overflowing garbage dumps and clogged drains. Despite a decade of efforts under the ‘Swachh Bharat Mission’, the dream of a clean and livable urban India remains elusive for many cities. The latest Swachh Survekshan 2025 report has cast a harsh spotlight on the state of urban sanitation and waste management across the country. The findings are sobering, especially for some of India’s most prominent metros. (File Photo)
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According to the Swachh Survekshan 2025 report, Madurai ranks as the dirtiest city in India among those with a population over one million, scoring just 4,823 points. Despite its cultural heritage and tourism appeal, the city has struggled with sanitation and waste management. (Image: AI-Generated)
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Ludhiana, a major industrial hub in Punjab, follows with a score of 5,272. The city’s rapid industrialization appears to have outpaced its civic infrastructure, leading to mounting cleanliness challenges. (Image: AI-Generated)
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In third place is Chennai, the capital of Tamil Nadu, with a score of 6,822. This is a surprising drop for a city that has invested in waste segregation and recycling, suggesting that implementation and enforcement remain weak. (File Photo)
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Ranchi, the capital of Jharkhand, ranks fourth with a score of 6,835. The city continues to face issues related to garbage disposal and public sanitation, contributing to its low ranking. (Image: AI-Generated)
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Bengaluru, often hailed as India’s Silicon Valley, finds itself in fifth place with a score of 6,842. The city’s unplanned growth and inconsistent waste management have led to widespread civic issues, despite its global tech reputation. (Image: Canva)
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Dhanbad, known for its coal mining industry, ranks sixth with a score of 7,196. Industrial pollution and poor urban planning have long plagued the city’s cleanliness efforts. (Image: AI-Generated)
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In seventh place is Faridabad, a key industrial city in Haryana, scoring 7,329. The city has struggled with solid waste management and public hygiene, especially in densely populated areas. (Image: AI-Generated)
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Greater Mumbai, India’s financial capital, ranks eighth with a score of 7,419. Despite its economic stature, the city continues to grapple with waste disposal, overcrowding, and sanitation challenges. (Image: Shutterstock)
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Srinagar, the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir, comes in ninth with a score of 7,488. Seasonal tourism and infrastructural limitations have contributed to its poor performance in cleanliness metrics. (File Photo)
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Finally, Delhi, the national capital, rounds out the list at tenth place with a score of 7,920. The city’s long-standing issues with air and waste pollution, combined with its massive population, continue to hinder its sanitation goals. (Image: Canva)
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