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Andhra Pradesh CM lauds civic bodies for top clean‑air performance
✍️ The New Indian Express
🗓 12 Sep 2026, 01:40 PM
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The chief minister praised the state's municipal administrations for achieving the highest clean‑air rating in recent assessments.
Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy commended the municipal administrations across Andhra Pradesh for securing the top position in the latest clean‑air evaluation. In a public statement, he highlighted the collective effort of local bodies in improving air quality and meeting the state's environmental targets.
The clean‑air performance was measured through systematic monitoring of pollutants, implementation of stricter emission norms, and proactive measures such as expanding green cover and regulating traffic in congested zones. Civic officials reported coordinated actions like regular street‑level dust suppression, promotion of public transport, and enforcement of industrial compliance.
Reddy emphasized that the achievement reflects the effectiveness of the state's integrated approach to environmental management and urged other regions to adopt similar practices. He also announced plans to sustain and further enhance air‑quality initiatives through increased funding and community participation.
The assessment, conducted by the Andhra Pradesh Pollution Control Board, serves as a benchmark for future environmental policies, reinforcing the government's commitment to a healthier urban atmosphere.
The clean‑air performance was measured through systematic monitoring of pollutants, implementation of stricter emission norms, and proactive measures such as expanding green cover and regulating traffic in congested zones. Civic officials reported coordinated actions like regular street‑level dust suppression, promotion of public transport, and enforcement of industrial compliance.
Reddy emphasized that the achievement reflects the effectiveness of the state's integrated approach to environmental management and urged other regions to adopt similar practices. He also announced plans to sustain and further enhance air‑quality initiatives through increased funding and community participation.
The assessment, conducted by the Andhra Pradesh Pollution Control Board, serves as a benchmark for future environmental policies, reinforcing the government's commitment to a healthier urban atmosphere.