π§Ή Introduction: What is Swachhta Survekshan?
Swachhta Survekshan is the worldβs largest urban cleanliness survey conducted annually by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA), Government of India. The mission aims to assess the cleanliness, hygiene, and sanitation status of cities and towns across the country.
It is a key part of the broader Swachh Bharat Abhiyan, launched in 2014 to eliminate open defecation and improve solid waste management systems in Indian cities.
π Jharkhand’s Clean City Champions in 2024
In a proud moment for the state, multiple cities from Jharkhand performed exceptionally well in the Swachhta Survekshan 2024-25. The awards were distributed in New Delhi in the presence of President Droupadi Murmu.
β¨ Top Performers:
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π₯ Jamshedpur: Ranked 3rd nationally among cities with a population between 3 to 10 lakh.
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π§Ό Bundu (near Ranchi): Honored as the “Promising Swachh City” and achieved ODF++ status.
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π Ranchi: Jumped from 154th to 37th position overall.
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π Dhanbad: Climbed 5 places, now at 35th position among cities with population above 10 lakh.
π Key Highlights and Rankings
| City | Ranking (2024-25) | Previous Ranking | Category |
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| Jamshedpur | 3rd | 6th | 3-10 lakh population |
| Ranchi | 37th | 154th | Overall national ranking |
| Dhanbad | 35th | 40th | Cities above 10 lakh population |
| Bundu | Special Award | NA | Promising Swachh City (ODF++) |
| Deoghar | Star Rating City | NA | 50K to 3L population category |
β Why Jharkhand Performed Better This Year
The stateβs urban development department, under the guidance of Principal Secretary Sunil Kumar and Urban Director Srajan Kumar, implemented several game-changing initiatives:
Key Reasons:
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π Door-to-door waste collection with a focus on source segregation.
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π§Ί Promotion of home composting, on-site composting, and recycling hubs.
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π― Strict enforcement against single-use plastic and illegal dumping.
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π‘ Community participation through awareness drives, schools, and resident welfare associations.
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π Integration of recyclers and waste pickers into official sanitation ecosystems.
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π Regular monitoring through ward-wise competitions, workshops, and training.
As per officials, this improvement reflects the βcollective effort of citizens and governance.β
π Points to Remember:
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𧴠Swachhta Survekshan is an initiative of MoHUA, Government of India.
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ποΈ It ranks cities based on cleanliness, solid waste management, and sanitation.
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πΏ Jharkhand has Bundu marked ODF++ and awarded the Promising Clean City tag.
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π Ranchi improved its position by 117 ranks in one year.
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π Jamshedpur entered the Top 5 Star Cities list nationally.
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π£ President Droupadi Murmu personally handed over the awards to Jharkhand officials.
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π‘ The rankings help cities get more central funding and recognition under SBM 2.0.
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π§Ύ Cities are judged based on citizen feedback, service-level progress, and direct observation.
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π Emphasis on banning plastic, door-to-door collection, and behavioral change communication.
The Swachhta Survekshan 2024 results have brought pride and encouragement to Jharkhand, with cities like Jamshedpur, Ranchi, and Bundu leading the charge toward a cleaner and greener India. These achievements underline the power of community engagement, governance reforms, and innovative waste management techniques.
As Swachh Bharat Mission continues toward its goals under SBM 2.0, the performance of Jharkhand’s cities shows that persistent effort and peopleβs participation can truly transform urban ecosystems.
π§Ή Let’s celebrate cleanliness as a civic responsibility and keep our cities shining!
