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20 December 2025

10th Edition of Swachh Survekshan Launched

Syllabus: Urban Governance
Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs

Why in news?

MoHUA launched the 10th Swachh Survekshan, marking a decade of the world’s largest urban cleanliness survey.
⚛️Static Concepts
Swachh Bharat Mission – Urban
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Prelims-Oriented Points

  • Theme: Swacchata Ki Nayi Pehel – Badhayein Haath, Karein Safai Saath.
  • Focus on year-round citizen feedback.
  • New award categories introduced for 2025–26.
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Examiner's Trap: Swachh Survekshan is not limited to waste collection alone.

Quick Data Points

Edition: 10th
Coverage: Urban Local Bodies across India

Mains Value Addition

GS-2: Governance, citizen participation.
  • Competitive federalism drives urban sanitation reforms.
  • Citizen feedback improves accountability of urban bodies.

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