In November 2025, Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) released Swachh Survekshan (SS) 2025 rankings. As per the 2025 ranking, Madurai (Tamil Nadu, TN) with a score of 4,823 out of 12,500 , has been ranked the dirtiest among Indian cities with a population above 10 lakhs.

Madurai encompasses a SS2024 score of 4,643 out of 10,000, Garbage Free City (GFC) certification score of 0 out of 1,300, and Open-Defecation Free (ODF) certification score of 1,000.

Highlights of the Report:

Swach Survekshan 2025:

Overview: Swachh Survekshan (SS) is the world’s largest urban cleanliness survey, evaluating cities based on waste management, sanitation infrastructure, and public participation.

Edition: SS 2024-24, established in 2016 under the Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban (SBM-U),

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