Guwahati has been crowned the cleanest capital in Northeast India in the prestigious Swachh Survekshan 2024-25 awards, securing the 44th spot nationwide. The city, along with North Lakhimpur, was also honored in the ‘Promising Swachh Shehar’ category, marking a significant achievement for Assam’s urban cleanliness drive.
Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma proudly highlighted Guwahati’s dramatic turnaround—from once being labeled the dirtiest capital in the region to now claiming the top spot.
“Dedicated action, visible transformation!” Sarma posted on X, applauding the collective efforts that fueled this success.
Dedicated action, visible transformation!
From being the dirtiest to being the cleanest capital city in Northeast, Guwahati has taken a huge leap forward in the Swachh Survekshan 2024-25 rankings.
From bottom to top, Assam’s cleanliness efforts make an impact! pic.twitter.com/HRrqIfbz0f
— Himanta Biswa Sarma (@himantabiswa) July 17, 2025
Jayanta Mallabaruah, Assam’s Minister of Public Health Engineering and Urban Affairs, celebrated Guwahati’s Promising Swachh Shehar Award in the 3-10 lakh population category. He also noted the strong performances of other Assam cities:
- North Lakhimpur – Ranked 155th (50,000-3 lakh category)
- Nagaon – Secured 274th position nationally
“Our cities are making steady progress, and this recognition motivates us to push further,” Mallabaruah stated.
Alongside Guwahati’s remarkable rise, we are proud of the impressive strides made by other towns in Assam under Swachh Survekshan 2024!
North Lakhimpur has secured an outstanding 155th rank out of 820 cities in the 50,000–3 Lakh population category.
Nagaon emerged as the… pic.twitter.com/r6bPNJrd3S
— Jayanta Mallabaruah (@jayanta_malla) July 17, 2025
Meanwhile, Indore retained its crown as India’s cleanest city for the eighth consecutive year, with Surat and Navi Mumbai close behind. President Droupadi Murmu presented the awards in New Delhi, where Surat’s Municipal Commissioner credited the Swachh Bharat Mission and the pivotal role of women in waste management for the city’s success.
Now in its 9th edition, Swachh Survekshan—the world’s largest urban cleanliness survey—has expanded from just 73 cities in 2016 to over 4,500 today, showcasing India’s accelerating progress in sanitation and waste management under the Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban.
Guwahati’s rise reflects Assam’s commitment to sustainable urban development, setting an example for other cities in the region. With continued efforts, the state aims to climb even higher in future rankings.
