Bhubaneswar Swachh Survekshan 2025 has brought national recognition to Odisha, as the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) secured the fifth position among India’s top cities in the national cleanliness survey. Bhubaneswar also ranked first in Odisha, marking a significant achievement in urban cleanliness and sanitation.

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Odisha Shines at the National Level: Bhubaneswar Ranks 5th in Swachh Survekshan

Odisha has achieved another remarkable milestone at the national level. In the Swachh Survekshan 2025 cleanliness survey, the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) has secured another significant achievement. Bhubaneswar has been ranked among the top five cleanest cities in the country, securing the fifth position at the national level and the first position in Odisha.

The Housing and Urban Development Department has congratulated the BMC leadership, officials and citizens for this outstanding achievement.

According to the information, BMC secured this recognition in the category of cities with a population of more than 3 million. With this achievement, Bhubaneswar has emerged as the top-ranked clean city in Odisha. President Droupadi Murmu presented the award to BMC in recognition of its outstanding performance.

The achievement has given a new identity to Bhubaneswar’s cleanliness initiatives at the national level. The prestigious award was presented during a grand ceremony organised at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi. President Droupadi Murmu handed over the award to Bhubaneswar Mayor Sulochana Das, Commissioner Chanchal Rana, Deputy Mayor Manjulata Kanhar and Chairperson of the Health and Sanitation Standing Committee Birendra Narayan Mahapatra.

Union Housing and Urban Affairs Minister Manohar Lal Khattar, Minister of State for Housing and Urban Affairs Tokhan Sahu and senior officials of the ministry were also present during the ceremony.

BMC’s Performance Continues to Improve

The performance of the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation has been improving consistently over the past few years. The city’s ranking in the national Swachh Survekshan survey reflects its continuous efforts towards maintaining cleanliness and improving urban sanitation.

In the previous surveys, Bhubaneswar secured the 80th position in 2022-23, improved to the 34th position in 2023-24 and reached the ninth position in the 2024-25 rankings.

Now, in the 2025-26 rankings, Bhubaneswar has achieved the fifth position nationally, marking a significant improvement in its performance.

Survey Year	Bhubaneswar’s National Rank
2022-23	80th
2023-24	34th
2024-25	9th
2025-26	5th

This steady progress highlights the efforts made by the municipal corporation to improve waste management, public sanitation, cleanliness awareness and civic facilities across the city.

President Droupadi Murmu Honours BMC

The award ceremony at Vigyan Bhawan was an important occasion for Bhubaneswar and Odisha. President Droupadi Murmu honoured the representatives of the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation for their contribution to urban cleanliness.

The recognition is considered an important milestone for the state, as Bhubaneswar has successfully established itself among the leading clean cities in India.

The achievement also reflects the collective contribution of municipal workers, sanitation staff, administrative officials and residents who have supported cleanliness initiatives across the city.

The Bhubaneswar Swachh Survekshan 2025 ranking is a major achievement for Odisha. The city has demonstrated remarkable progress in cleanliness, waste management and public sanitation. This national recognition highlights the continuous efforts of BMC officials and local residents.

Under the Bhubaneswar Swachh Survekshan 2025 assessment, the city secured the fifth position nationally in its population category. The improved ranking reflects the impact of cleanliness campaigns and better civic management.

Bhubaneswar Swachh Survekshan 2025: A Major Achievement

The Bhubaneswar Swachh Survekshan 2025 result has created a proud moment for the people of Odisha. The Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation will continue working towards better sanitation facilities, improved waste collection and a cleaner urban environment.

With the success of Bhubaneswar Swachh Survekshan 2025, the city aims to maintain its national reputation and encourage more citizens to participate in cleanliness activities.

The success of Bhubaneswar Swachh Survekshan 2025 has strengthened Odisha’s reputation for urban development. The BMC’s continued commitment to cleanliness, public participation and effective waste management will play an important role in maintaining Bhubaneswar’s position among India’s leading clean cities.

Mayor and Commissioner Express Happiness

Following the announcement of the award, Mayor Sulochana Das and Commissioner Chanchal Rana expressed their happiness through a press statement.

They stated that this national recognition would further strengthen the BMC’s commitment to developing Bhubaneswar as a clean, beautiful, green and well-maintained city.

They also described the achievement as a matter of immense pride and honour for the residents of the capital city.

The mayor and commissioner emphasised that cleanliness initiatives would be expanded further in the coming days and made more people-oriented. They credited the cooperation and active participation of Bhubaneswar residents for making this achievement possible.

They also stated that the award truly belongs to the people of Bhubaneswar, whose support and participation have played a crucial role in improving the city’s cleanliness standards.

A Proud Moment for Odisha

Bhubaneswar’s fifth-place national ranking is a proud moment for the entire state of Odisha. The achievement demonstrates how consistent efforts, public participation and effective municipal administration can contribute to improving urban cleanliness.

The BMC now aims to maintain its position and continue strengthening sanitation facilities, waste management systems and public awareness campaigns.

With the cooperation of citizens and continued administrative efforts, Bhubaneswar hopes to set even higher standards in urban cleanliness in the coming years.

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