In a remarkable display of commitment to cleanliness and sanitation, Jamshedpur has clinched the fifth position in Swachh Survekshan 2023, reaffirming its dedication to urban hygiene. The prestigious survey, conducted by the Union Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs under the Swachh Bharat Urban Mission, recognized the city's outstanding achievements in a grand event held in New Delhi. The event was graced by distinguished figures, including President Droupadi Murmu and Union Housing and Urban Affairs Minister Hardeep Singh Puri.
Key contributors to Jamshedpur's success in Swachh Survekshan 2023 were its effective door-to-door waste collection and processing, maintaining cleanliness in residential, commercial areas, and public toilets. The city's efforts in preserving the cleanliness of water bodies also played a pivotal role. Jamshedpur was honored with a 3-Star certificate under the Garbage-Free Cities competition.
A significant factor in this recognition was the city's strides in waste processing and disposal, particularly through the Compost plant, biogas initiatives, and the promotion of on-site composting. These initiatives have effectively transformed wet waste into compost and biogas.
This marks the fifth consecutive top-ranking for Jamshedpur since 2019, securing the 43rd position in India in Swachh Survekshan 2023. The city achieved an impressive total of 7042.4 marks out of 9500. Notably, in this year's survey, Jamshedpur finished among the top 1% of cities in its category, a notable improvement from its top 5% finish last year.
In the 2023 survey, the category of 1 Lac to 10 Lac population, in which Jamshedpur participated, was merged with the 10 Lac plus population category. Despite the increased competition with 4477 participants in the 10 Lac plus population category, Jamshedpur secured a commendable 43rd rank. In the previous year (2022), when Jamshedpur competed in the 1 Lac to 10 Lac population category, it secured an 18th rank against 382 participating cities.
This achievement underscores Jamshedpur's unwavering commitment to creating a clean and sustainable urban environment, setting a benchmark for other cities across the nation.
