Cleanliness is something which has not only become a part of today's lifestyle but is also a MUST. Over the past few years, the Indian government has put a lot of effort into maintaining the cleanliness of its cities across the country. Several other campaigns focussing on Human Hygiene and Sanitation have also been run timely by various state governments to ensure awareness regarding proper tidiness and hygiene among its citizens. Surprisingly, the results have been pretty effective in yielding to a much better and cleaner environment across the country, thus ensuring better air quality for the citizens.
Below is a list of Top 10 most clean cities of India according to the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan 2020, starting from the least to the most.
10. Khargone, Madhya Pradesh.
Kicking off with the city which is situated in Madhya Pradesh - The heart of India. The city, known for its cotton and pepper production, has moved above its last years' ranking, thus claiming its spot in the Top 10 cleanest cities of India list.
9. Chandrapur, Maharastra.
This city is very famous for its coal mines. Therefore, it is also known as the 'Black Gold City' of India. Being one of the favorite places for mining, the city has still managed to keep itself clean and thus, securing the 9th spot on the list.
8. New Delhi.
Surprising, isn't it?? Despite being headlined for bad air quality and smog over the past few years, the capital city has still managed to register its name as one of the cleanest cities in India. All thanks to the authorities who made sure that the cleanliness measures in the city are up to date while taking all the necessary precautions.
7. Ahmedabad, Gujarat.
Another capital city adding to the list is Ahmedabad which has made its way on the 7th spot in the list. Belonging to one of the cleanest states of the country, no wonder Ahmedabad is on the list with its impeccable wastewater treatment function.
6. Vijayawada, Andra Pradesh.
Featuring on the list the first city from South India is Vijayawada. Despite being rapidly growing and one of the most populous cities, Vijayawada has still maintained the city's air quality index and its lush green gardens and clean roads, setting an example for several other cities across the country.
5. Mysore, Karnataka.
The cleanest city in the entire state of Karnataka is also known for its palaces and the astonishing view of the hills. Mysore has always been very popular for tourism and the city's consistency in maintaining cleanliness.
4. Ambikapur, Chattisgarh.
One of the oldest cities and probably, the smallest on the list. But the amount of dedication shown by the city to maintain its hygiene and become one of the 'Garbage Free Cities' sets an example for every other city which aspires to feature in this list.
3. Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra.
One of the largest planned cities and the cleanest city of Maharashtra, Navi Mumbai is among the top 3 cities on the list, with its well-planned infrastructure and world-class recreational facilities.
2. Surat, Gujarat.
Also known as the Diamond city of India, Surat has made its way to secure the second spot in the list with its diversity in the cloth market and jewels. Even after being home to many business activities, the municipal government has ensured that cleanliness isn't neglected and has come up with several ideas to tackle waste management.
1. Indore, Madhya Pradesh.
The cleanest city in India - Indore, also known as the financial capital of Madhya Pradesh, has been very consistent in securing the top spot in this list for the last few years. All because of its efficient waste garbage disposal and waste segregation. It has also adapted the process of converting waste to compost, making Indore the cleanest city in India.
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