Nagpur: In the latest Swachh Survekshan (Cleanliness Survey), Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) has secured the 27th rank among Indian cities with a population of over 10 lakh. This ranking is consistent with last year, but the performance score has shown notable improvement.
In 2024-25, NMC scored 9,328 out of a total 12,500 points, marking a score percentage of 74.6%. This is a significant jump from last year’s 6,164 out of 9,500, which translated to 64.8%.
According to Dr. Abhijit Chaudhari, Commissioner and Administrator of Nagpur Municipal Corporation, the city’s performance has improved across several survey parameters. The civic body has undertaken key projects such as:
- C&D Waste Management
- Compressed Bio-Gas Plant
- Biomining Initiatives
To boost cleanliness and public participation, the NMC has been running various awareness and engagement campaigns like:
- Ek Tareekh, Ek Ghanta (One Date, One Hour)
- RRR Centers (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle)
- Swachh Mohalla Competition
- Swachh Market Initiatives
- Eco-Bricks Programs
Additionally, awareness drives are being actively conducted in schools across the city, contributing to better community involvement in cleanliness missions.
“The encouraging response from citizens has played a key role in improving Nagpur’s score. We will continue our efforts with more dedication to further improve our rank in the upcoming Swachh Survekshan surveys,” said Dr. Chaudhari.
— Dr. Abhijit Chaudhari, Commissioner & Administrator, Nagpur Municipal Corporation
