Indore tops clean air survey, Agra & Thane follow

New Delhi, Sep 7: Indore claimed the top spot in the government’s clean air survey, followed by Agra and Thane, the Union Environment Ministry said on Thursday.
Conducted by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the “Swachh Vayu Survekshan” ranks cities based on the execution of activities approved under the city action plan and air quality in 131 cities covered under the National Clean Air Programme (NCAP).
In the million-plus population category, Madhya Pradesh’s Indore secured the first position, closely pursued by Agra (Uttar Pradesh) and Thane (Maharashtra).
The second category, covering cities with populations ranging from 3 to 10 lakhs, witnessed Amravati in Maharashtra clinching the top rank, with Moradabad in Uttar Pradesh and Guntur in Andhra Pradesh following it.
Parwanoo in Himachal Pradesh stood out in the third category, featuring cities with populations below 3 lakhs, while Kala Amb in the hill state and Angul in Odisha took the second and third place, respectively. (PTI)