Executive Summary:
The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) convened a meeting urging States/UTs to prioritize visible urban cleanliness under Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban 2.0. The initiative focuses on identifying and transforming Cleanliness Target Units (CTUs) and clearing legacy waste dumpsites. States are urged to expedite Solid Waste Management with only 12 months remaining to complete SBMU 2.0 targets.
Key Points / Main Content:
Cleanliness Target Units (CTUs):
* Prioritize identification, transformation, and beautification of neglected, difficult, and dark spots within defined timeframes.
* Map CTUs via the Swachhata App and https:swachhatahiseva.gov.in portal.
* Encourage collaboration with PSUs, private firms, CSR groups, NGOs, and startups for CTU adoption.
* Utilize the Swachhata App for reporting and resolution of CTU-related issues, leveraging its 2 crore registered users.
Legacy Waste Management:
* Identify Legacy Waste Dumpsites as high-intensity CTUs requiring significant time and resources for transformation.
* Drive aggressive monitoring, daily review, and fast-tracking of waste processing plants and dumpsite remediation.
Swachh Shehar Jodi (SSJ) Guidelines:
* Implement the Swachh Shehar Jodi (SSJ) guidelines, pairing 72 top-performing cities from SS 2024-25 with 72 lower-performing mentee cities.
* Institutionalize structured mentorship, peer learning, and collaborative action between mentor and mentee cities within the same State, based on the Each One Teach One model.
Timeline and Monitoring:
* States to ensure regular reviews and aggressive monitoring of CTU clearance.
* MoHUA to accelerate progress towards Garbage Free Cities through daily reviews and fast-tracking of waste processing plants.
* States to expedite Solid Waste Management with only 12 months left for SBMU 2.0 completion.
Impact Analysis:
States/Union Territories:
* Impact: Expected to fast-track cleanup of dirty spots, identify and transform CTUs, and improve visible urban cleanliness.
* Action Required: Prioritize visible cleanliness, map CTUs, collaborate with stakeholders, monitor progress, and expedite waste management efforts.
Urban Local Bodies (ULBs):
* Impact: Responsible for identifying and transforming CTUs and legacy waste dumpsites.
* Action Required: Collaborate with PSUs, private firms, and NGOs, utilize the Swachhata App, and implement effective waste management strategies.
Citizens:
* Impact: Will experience improved cleanliness in public spaces and have a platform to report issues and track resolutions.
* Action Required: Utilize the Swachhata App to report issues, provide feedback on resolutions, and participate in citizen mobilization efforts.
Mentor Cities (72 Top Performers):
* Impact: Share successful sanitation models and best practices with mentee cities.
* Action Required: Provide structured mentorship, peer learning opportunities, and collaborate with mentee cities to improve sanitation practices.
Mentee Cities (72 Low Performers):
* Impact: Improve sanitation practices through learning from mentor cities.
* Action Required: Participate in mentorship programs, adopt successful sanitation models, and collaborate with mentor cities to improve sanitation practices.
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs: The central government ministry responsible for housing and urban development.
Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban 2.0: A national mission focused on achieving comprehensive cleanliness and improved sanitation in urban areas.
Shri Manohar Lal: Union Minister who chaired the meeting regarding Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban 2.0.
Shri Tokhan Sahu: MoS (Minister of State) in the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs.
Shri S. Katikithala: Secretary in the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs.
Cleanliness Target Units: Specific locations identified for cleanliness and beautification efforts under the Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban 2.0.
Swachhata App: A mobile application used by citizens to report issues related to cleanliness and sanitation.
Swachh Shehar Jodi: A program under SBMU 2.0 where top performing cities mentor low performing cities
Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs
Centre Advises States to Fast-Track Cleanup of Dirty
Spots with High Focus on Visible Cleanliness
Posted On: 30 AUG 2025 1:49PM by PIB Delhi
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The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) convened a high-level virtual meeting with all States
& UTs on Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban 2.0. Under the chairmanship of Union Minister, Shri Manohar Lal
in the presence of MoS, MoHUA, Shri Tokhan Sahu and Secretary, MoHUA Shri S. Katikithala, the meeting
prioritized visible cleanliness in urban India and the double-pronged approach of identification and
transformation of Cleanliness Target Units (CTUs).
With over 8 lakh Cleanliness Target Units transformed during Swachhata Hi Seva 2024, the MoHUA has
urged States to prioritise visible urban cleanliness by identifying neglected, difficult, and dark spots and
ensuring transformation and beautification within a defined timeframe
Highlighting the critical role of CTUs as engines of change for urban development and policy
implementation, Union Minister, Shri Manohar Lal emphasized that cleanliness and urban development go
hand in hand, describing them as two sides of the same coin. The Ministry has drafted a framework for time-
bound clearance of these urban lands, that focuses on regular reviews and aggressive monitoring by States,
citizen mobilization and interface for mapping CTUs via Swachhata App, fast-tracking and time-bound
clearance of the mapped sites, beautification to reclaim the land and prevent re-accumulation.
These CTUs will be mapped on the https://swachhatahiseva.gov.in/ portal. With focus on the ignored and
difficult sports, the cities have been advised to identify the Legacy Waste Dumpsites as high-intensity CTUs
that will require time and resource for transformation. ULBs may collaborate with PSUs, private firms, CSR
groups, NGOs, startups, and other stakeholders for adoption of these CTUs.
The cities should encourage the use and adoption of the Swachhata App to identify and transform CTUs. With
over 2 crore registered users, the app captures location, images, and CTU details when issues are reported, and
auto-assigns them to ward officials. Notifications are sent at submission and resolution, with a 7-day window
for citizens to confirm or reopen complaints.
Reiterating the Hon’ble Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi’s call to action for swachhata, Union Minster,
Shri Manohar Lal, said, "CTU cleaning is about converting eyesores into areas of pride, restoring dignity ofpublic spaces, and ensuring that cleanliness is not just on paper, but visible, felt, and experienced by every
citizen in their daily lives.”
MoS, MoHUA, Shri Tokhan Sahu urged the States to lead the expeditious intervention of Solid Waste
Management. He highlighted that with just 12 months left for the completion of SBM-U 2.0, it’s time to move
swiftly to achieve all key targets within the set timeline.
In line with building cleaner cities and strengthening capacity under SBM-U 2.0, MoHUA launched the
Swachh Shehar Jodi (SSJ) guidelines. 72 top-performing cities of SS 2024-25 will mentor and handhold 72
low performer mentee cities. Based on the ‘Each One Teach One’ model SSJ is aimed at scaling the impact of
successful sanitation models and seeks to institutionalize structured mentorship, peer learning, and
collaborative action between mentor and mentee cities within the same State.
Within a span of two months, MoHUA held two rounds of State meetings to review progress under SBM-U
2.0, with a strong focus on Legacy Waste Management, Solid Waste Management and setting up CBG plants.
To accelerate the goal of Garbage Free Cities, the Ministry urged States to drive aggressive monitoring, daily
review and fast-track waste processing plants and dumpsite remediation.
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