After NMC Appeal, Nagpur Climbs 5 Spots in Swachh Ranking—Garbage‑Free Recognition At Last

Nagpur has moved up in the national cleanliness rankings after the municipal corporation contested discrepancies in its Swachh Survekshan score. The city now stands at rank 22A nationally and 25A in Maharashtra. The improved position comes with a better score and its first star under the Garbage-Free City standard—a real punch of progress for a Tier 2 city striving for cleaner streets and stronger civic engagement.

Appeal & Re‑Evaluation
Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) flagged inconsistencies—like underreporting waste collection and vehicle tracking—that skewed the survey results. Following a fresh site visit and verification, the city’s score rose from 9,328 to 9,836 out of 12,500. The move lifted its national ranking from 27 to 22A and Maharashtra rank from 29 to 25A.

Behind the Numbers
Key improvements included a leap in door-to-door waste collection (from 30 % to 90 %) and source segregation (from 1 % to 60 %). Waste processing marks were revised downward from a perfect score to 60%, reflecting a tougher review. The city also earned its first Garbage‑Free City star this year.

Why This Matters Beyond Nagpur
For smaller cities across India, Nagpur’s climb is more than a vanity metric. It shows that dedication, transparency, and persistent documentation can push a city forward—even against inertia. City officials and civic groups in Tier 2 towns should take note: the system does respond when civic bodies and citizens push back effectively.

Conclusion
Nagpur’s sanitation rebound isn’t total yet, but it’s a notable turnaround rooted in accountability. From better ground-level data to public participation campaigns like “Swachhata Hi Seva” and “One Date, One Hour”, this shift signals that clean cities are built, not granted. The next step? Holding onto this momentum—and aiming for a spot among the cleanest ten in the country.