Lucknow Becomes Third Cleanest City in Swachh Survekshan 2024
Lucknow jumps 41 spots to become India’s 3rd cleanest city in Swachh Survekshan 2024, setting an example in urban cleanliness.
Lucknow | 17, July 2025 : Swachh Survekshan is India’s yearly cleanliness check. The Union Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs runs it under the Swachh Bharat Mission. This year, over 4,500 cities joined the survey. Officials checked 54 things to see how clean each city is. They also took feedback from more than 14 crore people.
Lucknow’s Big Jump in Ranking
In the million-plus population category, Lucknow got the third position in Swachh Survekshan 2024. Last year, the city was at 44th place in the above 5 lakh population group. So, it has improved by 41 places this year!
In this group:
- Ahmedabad is the cleanest city.
- Bhopal is second.
- Lucknow is third.
This shows how fast Lucknow is changing.
Award for Lucknow
President Droupadi Murmu gave the award to UP Urban Development Minister Arvind Sharma and Lucknow Mayor Sushma Kharakwal. The ceremony took place in New Delhi. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath praised the people of Uttar Pradesh for this success.
How Lucknow Improved Cleanliness
Many steps made this happen:
- Better waste segregation and management.
- Daily cleaning drives in all wards.
- Public campaigns to spread awareness.
- Digital tools to check cleanliness work in real time.
People also helped by keeping their areas clean.
New Categories in Swachh Survekshan
This year, the survey used new population groups. Lucknow now comes under cities with over 10 lakh people. This made the ranking fairer. A new Super Swachh League was also launched for cities that stay at the top for years.
Lucknow’s strong jump shows it is moving towards this league.
What’s Next for Lucknow?
The city wants to become number one next year. Lucknow will need to keep its waste management strong. People must help keep streets clean. The government plans more tech to check daily cleaning work.
Final Words
The Lucknow cleanest city Swachh Survekshan 2024 success story shows what teamwork can do. If citizens, officials, and leaders work together, Lucknow can be the cleanest big city in India soon!
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