Swachh Survekshan Awards 2023 presented by President Droupadi Murmu in New Delhi

Current Context: The Swachh Survekshan Awards 2023 were presented by the President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu, at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi on 11th January 2024.

• Here are some highlights from the event:
• Surat and Indore were jointly awarded the title of the Cleanest City.
• In the category of cities with a population of less than 1 lakh, Sasvad, Patan, and Lonavala secured the top three spots.
• The Mhow Cantonment Board in Madhya Pradesh was adjudged the Cleanest Cantonment Board.
• Varanasi and Prayagraj won the top two awards amongst the Cleanest Ganga Towns.
• Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, and Chhattisgarh won the top three awards for Best Performing State.
• Chandigarh walked away with the award for the Best Safaimitra Surakshit Sheher.
• The President also launched the Swachh Survekshan 2023 dashboard and emphasized the importance of cleanliness and waste management. The theme for the year 2023 was "Waste to Wealth".

Question:

Q.1 Which cities were jointly awarded the title of the Cleanest City?
a. Mumbai and Pune
b. Surat and Indore
c. Delhi and Bangalore
d. Chennai and Hyderabad