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Indore ranks among top three Indian cities for clean air in 2026 survey
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 07 Sep 2026, 08:24 AM
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Indore has been placed in the top three Indian cities for air quality in the Clean Air Survey‑2026, and will receive a national clean‑air award from Union Minister Bhupendra Yadav in Delhi.
Indore secured a position among the three cleanest cities in India according to the Clean Air Survey‑2026, a government‑backed assessment of ambient air quality across the country. The ranking reflects a sustained improvement in particulate matter and pollutant levels, driven by recent municipal initiatives such as expanded green cover, stricter vehicular emissions norms, and the rollout of public‑transport upgrades.
The achievement will be formally recognized at a ceremony in New Delhi, where Union Minister for Environment Bhupendra Yadav is slated to present the National Clean Air Appreciation Award to the city’s officials. The minister is expected to highlight Indore’s model policies as replicable examples for other urban centres.
State authorities in Madhya Pradesh have credited coordinated efforts between the Indore Municipal Corporation, the state pollution control board, and community groups for the progress. Officials said the next phase will focus on further reducing industrial emissions and enhancing real‑time air‑quality monitoring.
The award underscores the central government’s push for cleaner urban environments ahead of upcoming national climate targets. It also adds momentum to Indore’s broader smart‑city agenda, which seeks to blend sustainability with rapid development.
Local residents expressed optimism that the recognition will encourage continued public participation in air‑quality initiatives and improve overall health outcomes in the city.
The achievement will be formally recognized at a ceremony in New Delhi, where Union Minister for Environment Bhupendra Yadav is slated to present the National Clean Air Appreciation Award to the city’s officials. The minister is expected to highlight Indore’s model policies as replicable examples for other urban centres.
State authorities in Madhya Pradesh have credited coordinated efforts between the Indore Municipal Corporation, the state pollution control board, and community groups for the progress. Officials said the next phase will focus on further reducing industrial emissions and enhancing real‑time air‑quality monitoring.
The award underscores the central government’s push for cleaner urban environments ahead of upcoming national climate targets. It also adds momentum to Indore’s broader smart‑city agenda, which seeks to blend sustainability with rapid development.
Local residents expressed optimism that the recognition will encourage continued public participation in air‑quality initiatives and improve overall health outcomes in the city.