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Home/ Blog / Cleanest Cities in India Table of Contents India is a huge country comprising metropolitan cities, other urban places, semi-urban societies, and rural and slum areas. The country places a strong emphasis on cleanliness, and there is a notable improvement seen in the sector through the “Swachh Bharat Yojna.” Swachh Survekshan- an early survey under the Swachh Bharat Yojna ranks Indian cities and towns seeing their efforts on cleanliness and sanitation each year. The survey evaluates the open defection rate, waste collection, citizens’ feedback and innovative cleanliness implementing ideas. The 2023 survey was themed on “Waste to Wealth” with a focus on innovation and encouraging people to be part of waste management practices. Swachh Survekshan 2024 comprises assessments in 4 quarters. The initial two include telephonic feedback from citizens on several cleanliness-related criteria, the third on processing facilities, and the fourth on-field assessment. Although the list of the cleanest cities in 2024 has not been released yet. However, as per the reports and seeing 2023-24 results, here are the top 20 cities in India that are expected to compete for the title of cleanest city in 2024. Top 20 Cleanest Cities in India Indore, Madhya Pradesh Since, 2018 and before that, Indore has been sitting top of the list of India’s cleanest. cities. The city is also a famous tourist destination in India and is highly buzzed for its clean streets. Its success lies in door-to-door waste and garbage collection, a comprehensive waste management system, composition and recycling resources. There is no littered area and open sewers at a considerable distance can be viewed in the city of Indore. Rajwada Palaces, Lalbagh Palaces, Kanch Mandir, Sarafa Bazaar and Treasure Island Mall are the top tourist attractions of the city. Surat, Gujrat Also known as the “Diamond City of India,” Surat is the second cleanest city on the list of Swachh Survekshan 2023-2024. The city is likely to regain its position in the coming years. Surat has strict Municipal corporation regulations and the city has waste management infrastructure and sanitation helping it maintain its cleanliness. The place is near Indore and boasts various attractions to be witnessed by tourists. Ambaji Temple, Sardar Patel Museum, Dumas Beach, Swaminarayan Temple, Sarthana Nature Park and Dutch Garden are the famous travelling spots in Surat. Navi, Mumbai Navi ranks third on the list and is likely to maintain its position. It is also a planned satellite city of Mumbai, which has an advanced system for waste collection disposal and treatment infrastructure. The city reflects how effective waste management and planning lead to clean, hygienic and healthy urban surroundings. Navi, Mumbai is an idle destination for those planning a tour to India’s clean and lively destination. The city also has various man-made and natural attractions including Wonders Park, Karnala Brd Sanctuary, Pandavkada Falls and ITC Park. Ambikapur, Chhatisgarh Ambikapur is a small and sleepy town in Chhatisgarh and one of the cleanest cities in India. Known as the Temple Town of Chhatisgarh, the city is also the oldest town in the state of Chhatisgarh. Ambikapur comes to light and sets an example for other regions of India by utilizing the storage of waste, recycling it and generating income from it. It has many sightseeing spots and tourist attractions, the most well-known of which are Jogimara Caves, Shivpuri Shiv Temple, Rakasganda Falls, Mahamaya Temple, Ramgarh and Sita-Bengra. Mysore, Karnataka Mysore or Mysuru is among the top tourist attractions in India, famous for its cultural heritage, monuments and scenic views. Located in the state of Karnataka, the beautiful city has secured its fifth position according to Swachh Survekshan 2023 results and will maintain its rank in future. The place is popularly known as the “City of Palaces” or the “Garden City.” Mysore is also a tourist paradise and has several art museums and galleries. Among the top attractions of the town are Chamundi Hills, Mysore Zoo, St. Philomena’s church, Rail Museum, Mysore Sand Sculpture Museum, and many more. Tourists across the globe visit this beautiful city of India. Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh The next on the list is ‘Vijayawad’ in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. Known for its historical sites, religious spots, bridges and other attractions, Vijayawada secures its sixth position among the top clean states in India. The city is also well connected with Andhra Pradesh’s capital and it is also known as the place of Victory. The reason behind the city’s cleanliness is its waste management, waste processing, Open defecation and Reduce-reuse-recycle. The city of Vijayawada has various places to be visited by tourists. Undavalli Caves, Kondapalli Fort, Rajiv Gandhi Park, Gandhi Hill, Bhiwani Island, Mogalarajapuram Caves, Prakasam Barrage and Kanaka Durga Temple are some of them. Ahmadabad, Gujarat Known as the Manchester of India, the city of Ahmadabad features on the top list of cleanest cities in India. It is also the largest city of Gujrat famous for its architecture, culture, history and obviously its cleanliness. Public awareness campaigns, waste management projects, waste segregation and disposal in Ahmadabad contribute to its securing the top ranks of Swachh Survekshan most cleanest city in India. The city has several attractions as Teen Darwaza and Jhulta Minar, Sabarmati Riverfront, Sidi Saiyyed Mosque, Kankaria Lake, Adalaj Stepwell, Auto World Vintage Car Museum and Calico Museum of Textiles. New Delhi The capital city of India remains in position 8th of the top clean cities of India. It is surprising as people from every region of India live in the city and various locations of the Indian capital fall in the slums. Delhi has not been featured in the list of 10 ten clean cities of India earlier and it is the unwavering efforts of NDMC (New Delhi Municipal Corporation) to reduce air pollution and clean the city’s distinct parts. Banning firecrackers, odd-even vehicle rotation schemes and limiting the construction work are plus that contributed to making the city appear more polished and decreasing its air pollution level. Delhi is a widely popular destination for tourists across the

Delhi, the capital city of India, has a strong historical background and today it is known for tourism, adventures and food. People of all ages can visit Delhi to cherish their life moments having fun and joy.