Guntur bags Super Swachh League award in national cleanliness rankings

Guntur has achieved a notable distinction in the latest Swachh Survekshan cleanliness assessment, placing third among mid-sized cities in India's premier sanitation ranking system. The city, which falls within the three lakh to ten lakh population category, has qualified for the Super Swachh League award under the 2025-26 rankings.

The Swachh Survekshan survey, conducted annually across Indian municipalities, evaluates urban cleanliness and waste management practices through a comprehensive methodology. Cities are ranked based on their performance in sanitation infrastructure, waste management systems, and overall civic cleanliness initiatives.

Guntur's performance reflects efforts in maintaining public health standards and environmental sanitation within its administrative boundaries. The city's third-place finish places it among the top-performing urban centres in its population segment, highlighting progress in civic infrastructure development.

The Super Swachh League recognition underscores Guntur's position as an emerging model for urban cleanliness and sanitation management in the region. The city joins other high-performing municipalities recognised under the 2025-26 iteration of the national cleanliness assessment programme.