Lucknow has taken the top spot in the 2026 Swachh Vayu Sarvekshan for million-plus cities, edging out Indore in a ranking designed to measure city action on air pollution.
What happened
- The annual survey evaluates cities under the National Clean Air Programme.
- Lucknow finished first in the largest population category.
- Indore slipped to second, with local officials pointing to PM10 performance as a factor.
Why people are paying attention
The ranking is not the same thing as saying a city has perfect air quality. It measures action and performance under a policy framework, making the details behind the score as important as the headline rank.
What to watch next
Cities will now be compared on whether award-winning plans translate into sustained reductions in pollution sources, especially road dust, transport emissions and industry.
Bottom line
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Source: The Indian Express
