The Patna Municipal Corporation kicks off its vital Swachh Survekshan 2025-26 field assessments from April 25 until May 31. Dedicated teams will gauge cleanliness, waste management systems, and gather citizen feedback, adding up to a formidable 12,500 marks.
Patna: With an aim to retain its top position in Bihar and improve Patna’s national standing in cleanliness rankings, the Patna Municipal Corporation (PMC) will enter the crucial on-field assessment phase of Swachh Survekshan 2025–26 from April 25.
The on-ground inspection, which will continue till May 31, will be conducted by independent assessment teams operating under strict confidentiality norms.The PMC has not been informed about the number of assessors or their exact arrival schedule, a measure intended to ensure transparency and unbiased evaluation. Officials said the teams will identify themselves using official identity cards prescribed by the Union ministry of housing and urban affairs.According to PMC officials, the assessments for garbage free city and water+ certifications will span nearly 20 to 25 days, while the core Swachh Survekshan evaluation is expected to conclude within 10 days. The overall exercise carries a total weightage of 12,500 marks, making it one of the most comprehensive urban sanitation evaluations in the country.As many as 10,500 marks are reserved for on-ground performance and citizen feedback.
Visible cleanliness, solid waste management and swachhta advocacy carry 1,500 marks each. Waste segregation and door-to-door collection account for 1,000 marks, as do sanitation access, used water management and grievance redressal mechanisms. Ecosystem strengthening is allotted another 1,000 marks, while mechanised desludging and sanitation worker welfare carry 500 marks each.
Additionally, 1,000 marks each are earmarked for ODF/water+ certification and the garbage free city rating.Municipal commissioner Yashpal Meena said the corporation has intensified preparations to ensure visible improvements on the ground. “We have strengthened our solid waste management systems, ensured round-the-clock monitoring of garbage vulnerable points and expanded citizen outreach through extensive IEC activities. Our efforts are focused on delivering consistent outcomes, and we are confident of improving both our national ranking and certification levels,” he said.During the assessment, teams will inspect residential and commercial areas, waste processing plants, landfills, stormwater drains, markets and tourist or heritage sites. The evaluation will rely heavily on physical verification supported by photographic and video documentation. Assessors will also interact with households and shopkeepers to validate citizen participation and collect feedback.To boost public involvement, PMC has deployed two to three information, education and communication (IEC) experts in each ward.
These teams are working closely with councillors and local influencers to promote waste segregation at source. The corporation is also using geotagging technology to monitor and clear garbage vulnerable points daily through a central monitoring cell at its headquarters.Mayor Sita Sahu said the city’s ambition extends beyond state boundaries. “Our goal is not only to retain the top position in Bihar but also to significantly elevate Patna’s standing at the national level,” she said.The civic body is aiming to break into the top 15 among million-plus cities across the country, a significant jump from its current 21st position out of 45 such cities. At the same time, PMC is targeting a 5-star garbage free city (GFC) rating and hopes to retain its top ranking within Bihar.
