Manohar Lal Khattar launches the toolkit for 9th edition of Swachh Survekshan

Manohar Lal Khattar, today launched the toolkit for 9th edition of Swachh Survekshan (SS), the world’s largest urban cleanliness survey, in its new avatar–simpler, sharper, systematic and all-inclusive. Secretary, MoHUA, Shri S. Katikithala was also present at the launch event. The launch was attended by JS & MD, SBM-U, Ms. Roopa Mishra, ACS, Principal Secretaries of Urban Development, State Mission Directors, Municipal Commissioners representatives from various States and Urban Local Bodies and officials from the MoHUA.

Initially launched by MoHUA in 2016, Swachh Survekshan drives urban sanitation improvement through citizen participation and third-party validation. For the year 2024, a special category - Super Swachh League has been introduced creating a separate league of cities excelling in cleanliness. The cities who have been in top 3 in at least 2 years in the last 3 years (2021-2023) have made the cut. There are 12 cities in the Super Swachh League. Moving ahead, top 3 ranking cities in each population category will move into the league for the subsequent years. ULBs in this league will be assessed on additional aspirational indicators and must maintain a score of 85% or higher to retain their position.