With reference to the cleanliness assessment conducted by the Union Housing and Urban Affairs Ministry, consider the following statements: 1. The assessment involved over 4,751 cities. 2. Navi Mumbai was adjudged the cleanest city in India. 3. Surat ranked as the third cleanest city in India. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Navi Mumbai adjudged cleanest city in India as Indore loses top rank

GS3Economy · S&T · Environment · Security· Food processing & supply chain· Prelims· 12 November 2026

Urban governance and waste management: a relevant GS3 case study on municipal administration.

Why in news

Navi Mumbai was adjudged the cleanest city in India during a central government awards programme presented by President Droupadi Murmu, displacing Indore from the top rank.

Background

The Union Housing and Urban Affairs Ministry conducted the assessment involving over 4,751 cities. Navi Mumbai ranked first, Surat second, and Vijayawada third in the current rankings.

Facts for Prelims

PlaceNavi Mumbai: Adjudged the cleanest city in India in the 2026 awards
PlaceSurat: Ranked second cleanest city in India
PlaceVijayawada: Ranked third cleanest city in India
FactOver 4,751 cities participated in the cleanliness assessment
BodyUnion Housing and Urban Affairs Ministry: Body responsible for the assessment

Prelims practice question

With reference to the cleanliness assessment conducted by the Union Housing and Urban Affairs Ministry, consider the following statements:

The assessment involved over 4,751 cities.
Navi Mumbai was adjudged the cleanest city in India.
Surat ranked as the third cleanest city in India.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a)1 only
(b)3 only
(c)1 and 2 only
(d)1, 2 and 3

Show answer

Answer: (c) 1 and 2 only — Statements 1 and 2 are correct. Statement 3 is incorrect: Surat ranked as the second cleanest city in India.

For Mains

Q. Discuss the institutional mechanisms and urban governance strategies required to sustain large-scale waste management and cleanliness in rapidly urbanizing Indian cities.

Dimensions to cover in your answer

Decentralized waste management: Challenges in integrating municipal solid waste processing with local community participation
Fiscal constraints: Balancing infrastructure investment for sanitation with other urban development priorities
Inter-city competition: Impact of national cleanliness rankings on municipal budgetary allocations and policy priorities

Keywords: Urban Governance · Solid Waste Management · Municipal Administration · Sustainable Urban Development · Public Policy

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