Current Affairs - Awards and Honours - Discussion

The Swachh Survekshan Awards 2024-25, organised by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA), were conferred in New Delhi by the President of India. This 9th edition introduced new changes like the Super Swachh League (SSL) category to ensure consistent top performers, such as Indore, do not dominate the regular rankings, giving a fair chance to emerging cities. Additionally, for the first time, cities were ranked based on population brackets to foster equitable competition among Urban Local Bodies (ULBs). Hosting the awards in New Delhi highlights the national importance of the Swachh Bharat Mission and urban sanitation efforts.