Swachh Survekshan 2024 – Bengaluru’s Rank
Overview
- Survey Conducted By: Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA)
- Purpose: Annual cleanliness audit assessing Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) on waste management, cleanliness, and citizen engagement.
Bengaluru’s Performance
- Rank: 36th among 44 cities in the “Above 10 Lakh Population” category.
- Score: 6,842 points.
- Previous Ranks:
- 2022: 43rd out of 45 cities.
- 2023: 125th out of 446 cities (in “Above 1 Lakh Population” category).
- Improvement: 8 positions higher than in 2022.
Top Performers (Above 10 Lakh Category)
- Ahmedabad (Gujarat): 12,079 points.
- Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): 12,067 points.
- Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh): 12,001 points.
Karnataka Rankings
- State-wise Position: Bengaluru ranked 15th in Karnataka.
- Top Cities in Karnataka:
- Davangere – 9,131 points.
- Hubballi-Dharwad.
Mysuru: Secured 3rd place in the “Super Swachh League” category.
Evidence of 4,000-Year-Old Human Settlement in Maski, Karnataka
Location
- Maski – Town in Raichur district, Karnataka.
- Known for the Ashokan inscription that first brought it archaeological significance.
Recent Discovery
- Researchers: Team of 20+ from USA, Canada, and India.
- Excavation Sites:
- Mallikarjun Hill.
- Anjaneya Swamy Temple (Maski town).
Findings
- Artefacts and tools dating back 4,000 years.
- Indicates presence of a thriving human settlement during prehistoric times.
Historical Significance
- Maski already famous for the Ashokan inscription (Mauryan period).
- New findings push Maski’s history back by millennia (from Mauryan age to prehistoric era).
Implications
- Suggests continuous human habitation in the region for thousands of years.
Adds to Karnataka’s archaeological and historical richness.
