Andhra Pradesh has approved the creation of Project Monitoring Units (PMUs) in 46 Urban Local Bodies. The goal is to improve sanitation and climb national cleanliness rankings in Swachh Survekshan 2026. These PMUs will be set up by Swachha Andhra Corporation and will work as dedicated units at the city level. They will cover municipal corporations, mid-sized towns, and small towns, including coastal and river cities. The Urban Local Bodies were chosen based on Swachh Survekshan 2024 rankings, population size, and priority areas for 2025–26. S. Suresh Kumar, Principal Secretary of the Municipal Administration and Urban Development Department, said, "This initiative marks a shift from episodic assessments to continuous performance management." He added, "Swachh Survekshan has evolved into a rigorous, data-intensive exercise requiring real-time monitoring, structured gap analysis and sustained technical support." He explained that the PMUs will act as enablers, not inspectors. They will help Municipal Commissioners and field teams with data verification, analytics, and technical guidance. The PMUs will track sanitation performance, validate data, monitor Swachh Bharat Mission (Urban) 2.0 projects, and highlight delays or quality issues. The expenses for the PMUs will come from Swachh Bharat Mission (Urban) 2.0 funds. The government stated that this move shows its dedication to technology-enabled, accountable, and citizen-focused urban governance.