Toolkit for 9th Swachh Survekshan launched; 12 cities enter new Super Swachh League
Union Housing and Urban Affairs Minister Manohar Lal launched the toolkit for the 9th edition of Swachh Survekshan on 17 January 2025, introducing a Super Swachh League of 12 cities.
Summary
Union Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs Manohar Lal launched the toolkit for the 9th edition of Swachh Survekshan, the world's largest urban cleanliness survey, on 17 January 2025. For 2024, a new Super Swachh League has been created for cities that were in the top 3 in at least 2 of the last 3 years (2021â2023); 12 cities have entered it: Panchgani, Patan, Vita, Sasvad, Ambikapur, Tirupati, NDMC, Noida, Chandigarh, Navi Mumbai, Indore and Surat. Cities are placed in five population categories, and league cities must keep a score of 85% or higher. Swachh Survekshan was first launched by MoHUA in 2016.
Key facts
- Launched
- 17 January 2025, by Union Minister Manohar Lal
- Edition
- 9th Swachh Survekshan
- New category
- Super Swachh League: 12 cities
- Eligibility
- Top 3 in at least 2 of the last 3 years (2021â2023)
- Million-plus cities in league
- Navi Mumbai, Indore, Surat
- Population categories
- Five; league cities must keep 85%+ score
Practice MCQs 3 questions
How many cities entered the newly created Super Swachh League under Swachh Survekshan, announced on 17 January 2025?
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Correct answer: C â 12
PIB (MoHUA): there are 12 cities in the Super Swachh League.
Which of the following cities is NOT in the million-plus category of the Super Swachh League (Swachh Survekshan, 9th edition)?
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Correct answer: D â Noida
PIB: the million-plus cities in the league are Navi Mumbai, Indore and Surat; Noida is in the big cities (3â10 lakh) category with Chandigarh.
Consider the following statements about the Super Swachh League introduced in Swachh Survekshan: 1. Cities that were in the top 3 in at least 2 of the last 3 years (2021â2023) qualified. 2. Cities in the league must maintain a score of 85% or higher to retain their position. 3. Swachh Survekshan was first launched by MoHUA in 2014. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A â 1 and 2 only
PIB: cities in the top 3 in at least 2 of 2021â2023 made the cut, and league ULBs must keep 85% or higher. Swachh Survekshan was first launched in 2016.