India, Nov. 13 -- Navi Mumbai has emerged as India's cleanest city in the Swachh Survekshan 2025-26 rankings, ending Indore's eight consecutive years at the top of the national cleanliness survey.

Surat secured the second position, followed by Vijayawada in third place. The annual survey, conducted by the Union Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, saw participation from more than 4,700 urban local bodies across the country.

President Droupadi Murmu presented the awards to the winners at a ceremony held on Thursday.

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