Bhubaneswar and Puri Rank Among India's Cleanest Cities in Swachh Survekshan 2025-26
· India · NDTV, Indian Express
Bhubaneswar and Puri are among India's five cleanest cities in the Swachh Survekshan 2025-26 awards, with Bhubaneswar ranked fourth and Puri topping the coastal category. Drishti IASBhubaneswar is the top-ranked city overall, while Puri's coastal status earned it a separate distinction. The rankings were announced as part of the national cleanliness survey conducted by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs. These results highlight urban sanitation improvements across diverse geographical contexts.
Why it matters
Residents of Bhubaneswar and Puri benefit from improved sanitation infrastructure and public health outcomes, directly impacting daily living conditions in these urban and coastal centers.
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