National 09 November 2026
President Droupadi Murmu to Confer Swachh Survekshan Awards 2025-26 in New Delhi
Why in the News?
President **Droupadi Murmu** will confer the **Swachh Survekshan Awards 2025–26** at a ceremonial event held at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi. The awards celebrate India's cleanest cities and recognize their outstanding contributions under the Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban (SBM-U). Union Minister of Housing and Urban Affairs **Manohar Lal** and Minister of State **Tokhan Sahu** will also grace the occasion.
Key Features / Major Points:
- Milestone 10th Edition:
- Marking a decade of nationwide urban sanitation assessment, the **10th edition** of Swachh Survekshan has successfully concluded.
- Theme: **‘Swachhata Ki Nayi Pehel – Badhayein Haath, Karein Safai Saath’**.
- Exponential Scale:
- Launched in 2016 with just 73 Urban Local Bodies (ULBs), Swachh Survekshan has expanded massively, covering **over 4,751 cities** in its latest edition.
- Key Enhancements in 2025-26:
- Focus areas include enhanced citizen feedback mechanisms, broadened coverage of urban riverfronts, water bodies, and coastlines.
- Dedicated indicators targeting the prevention of open defecation/urination, hygiene at tourist and heritage hotspots, and school-level behavior-change initiatives.
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Static GK Facts:
- Swachh Survekshan:
- Launched: **2016** under the aegis of the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA).
- Union Leadership:
- Minister of Housing and Urban Affairs: **Manohar Lal** | Minister of State: **Tokhan Sahu**.
One-Liner Quiz (All Competitive Exams):
Q: Who is conferring the Swachh Survekshan 2025-26 awards?
A: President Droupadi Murmu
Q: What edition of Swachh Survekshan is being celebrated in 2025-26?
A: 10th Edition
Q: What was the official theme of Swachh Survekshan 2025-26?
A: ‘Swachhata Ki Nayi Pehel – Badhayein Haath, Karein Safai Saath’
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