Official announcement released by Government of India via Press Information Bureau (PIB). Surat and Vijayawada secured second and third places, respectively, in the Centre's 10th annual cleanliness survey of cities. The survey also placed greater emphasis on citizen feedback, cleanliness at tourist and heritage sites, urban riverfronts, coastlines and water. Chhattisgarh has achieved significant recognition in the Swachh Survekshan 2025, with three cities honored for their outstanding urban sanitation efforts.