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Port Blair just scored big—it's been named the "Promising Swachh Shehar" at this year's Swachh Survekshan awards, a major national clean city contest.
The award was handed over in New Delhi on July 17, 2025, with local leaders S. Shahul Hameed, chairperson, Port Blair Municipal Council (PBMC), and Azharuddin Zahiruddin Quazi, IAS, secretary, PBMC, accepting on behalf of the city.
How did Port Blair do it?
Port Blair racked up a solid 9,096 out of 12,500 points (that's over 72%), earning ODF++ status and its first-ever 3-Star Garbage Free City rating.
The survey looked at everything from neighborhoods and schools to public toilets—plus feedback from more than 11,000 locals helped seal the deal.
Why does this matter?
The city jumped way up in the national rankings—from 162nd last year to 99th out of over 800 cities.
It's a sign that Port Blair is getting serious about cleaner streets and better waste management—a win not just for residents but for anyone rooting for greener Indian cities.