Indore Faces Setback In Swachh Survekshan Due To Scoring Rule Changes And Lags

Recent evaluations in the Swachh Survekshan reveal that Indore faced significant challenges as the total survey marks were abruptly reduced from 12500 to 10500 points. <b>Officials noted</b> that water plus and garbage-free city surveys carrying two thousand marks could not be conducted, which heavily impacted the city's overall potential score. Furthermore, <b>inspectors during surprise checks</b> observed garbage scattered across several streets, highlighting gaps in visible cleanliness and public awareness. Experts also pointed out a lack of recent civic innovations and insufficient utilization of treated wastewater for construction and gardening purposes, contributing to the city's recent performance dip.