Published: 28 September 2025ANIGeneral
MoHUA Launches 'Swachh Shehar Jodi' — 72 Mentor Cities Paired with 200 Mentee Cities
The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) launched the Swachh Shehar Jodi (SSJ) initiative on September 27, 2025, a structured mentorship programme under Swachh Bharat Mission – Urban (SBM-U). Union Minister Manohar Lal launched the programme in Sonipat, Haryana, with Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini in attendance.
SSJ pairs 72 mentor cities with approximately 200 mentee cities based on Swachh Survekshan rankings. Nearly 300 Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) were signed between mentor and mentee cities. A 100-day programme has been launched to showcase the impact of city-to-city mentorship, with each pair developing collaborative action plans with defined milestones focused on experience sharing and knowledge transfer in urban waste management. Results will be assessed in Swachh Survekshan 2026.
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Q: Examine the design and objectives of the Swachh Shehar Jodi mentorship initiative under the Swachh Bharat Mission – Urban.
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Launched on 27 September 2025 in Sonipat by Union Minister Manohar Lal with Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini present, Swachh Shehar Jodi pairs 72 mentor cities with nearly 200 mentee cities using Swachh Survekshan rankings, with almost 300 memoranda signed and a 100-day action programme feeding Swachh Survekshan 2026 assessment.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Swachh Shehar Jodi?
**Swachh Shehar Jodi (SSJ)** is a structured mentorship programme launched by **MoHUA on September 27, 2025** under **Swachh Bharat Mission – Urban**, pairing **72 mentor cities with 200 mentee cities** to share sanitation best practices.
How many cities are paired under Swachh Shehar Jodi?
**72 mentor cities** are paired with **200 mentee cities** under **Swachh Shehar Jodi**. Launched by Union Minister **Manohar Lal** in Sonipat, Haryana on September 27, 2025.
Where was Swachh Shehar Jodi launched?
**Swachh Shehar Jodi** was launched in **Sonipat, Haryana** on September 27, 2025 by Union Minister **Manohar Lal** under Swachh Bharat Mission – Urban.
What is the purpose of Swachh Shehar Jodi?
**Swachh Shehar Jodi** pairs **72 mentor cities with 200 mentee cities** under **SBM-Urban** to share sanitation best practices and improve urban cleanliness nationwide.
Who launched Swachh Shehar Jodi?
**Union Minister Manohar Lal** (MoHUA) launched **Swachh Shehar Jodi** on September 27, 2025 in Sonipat, Haryana, with Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini present.
