‘Swachh Survekshan 2018’: Swachh rankings are out

Part of: GS Prelims and Mains III – Environment and Ecology; Biodiversity; Pollution

Key Pointers:

Swachh Survekshan survey is released by Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs

‘Swachh Survekshan 2018’ Rankings:

State-wise: Jharkhand emerges as best performing State. Maharashtra stood second, while Chhattisgarh was at the third position in the category of ‘best-performing States’.

City-wise: Indore gets cleanest city tag; followed by Madhya Pradesh capital Bhopal, while Union Territory of Chandigarh stands at the third place

Mysuru has been ranked the cleanest medium-sized city in the country. Mysuru has been ranked the cleanest among cities with a population of between 3 lakh and one million.

Mangaluru has been ranked the best city in solid waste management.

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