Lucknow Tops Swachh Vayu Survey 2026

Lucknow has achieved a major milestone in the Swachh Vayu Survey-2026, securing the first position in the country for cities with a population of over 10 lakh. The city scored 198 points, surpassing Indore and Jabalpur, which ranked second and third with 197 and 195 points, respectively.

The achievement is a result of continuous efforts towards clean air in Uttar Pradesh, guided by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. A total of 16 cities from the state have performed well at the national level across different population categories, reflecting planned efforts for clean air across the state.

In the category of cities with a population of over 10 lakh, several cities from Uttar Pradesh registered a strong presence at the national level. Agra ranked fourth with 192 points, Ghaziabad ninth with 184 points, Kanpur eleventh with 183.2 points, and Prayagraj thirteenth with 180 points. Meerut secured the 22nd position, while Varanasi ranked 34th.

The rankings indicate that efforts being made towards clean air in the state's major cities are producing visible results on a large scale. Uttar Pradesh also delivered a notable performance in the medium-population category, with Firozabad securing the second position in the country with 195 points.

The rapid transition of glass industries to clean natural gas fuel in Firozabad was considered a key achievement. Jhansi ranked fifth with 192.5 points, while Moradabad and Noida jointly secured the eighth position with 187.5 points each. Gorakhpur ranked 22nd and Bareilly 26th.

Cities from Uttar Pradesh also performed effectively in the category of cities with a population below three lakh. Raebareli ranked 17th with 180.5 points. Anpara, Khurja, and Gajraula secured the 29th, 30th, and 31st positions, respectively. Efforts made in these cities to control dust and vehicle-related pollution received special recognition.

Effective measures were implemented not only at the city level but also at the local level for clean air management. In the national category of urban wards with a population of over 30,000, Ward-70 in Zone-4 of Lucknow secured the first position. In the category of wards with a population between 10,000 and 30,000, Ward-31 of Prayagraj secured the third position.

In the state-level ward awards, Kanpur's Ward KNP078, Prayagraj's Ward-33, and Bareilly's Gandhi Udyan Ward-32 were honored for outstanding work. Measures such as effective prevention of open waste burning and local-level initiatives contributed to the state's success in the Swachh Vayu Survey-2026.

The achievement is a significant milestone for Uttar Pradesh, reflecting the state's commitment to clean air and environmental sustainability. The recognition of 16 cities from the state at the national level is a testament to the effectiveness of the state's efforts towards clean air management.

The success of Uttar Pradesh in the Swachh Vayu Survey-2026 has significant implications for the state's environment and public health. The reduction in air pollution will have a positive impact on the health and well-being of the state's citizens, particularly in urban areas. The state's efforts towards clean air management will also contribute to the country's overall goal of reducing air pollution and promoting environmental sustainability.

In conclusion, the achievement of Lucknow and 16 other cities from Uttar Pradesh in the Swachh Vayu Survey-2026 is a significant milestone for the state, reflecting its commitment to clean air and environmental sustainability. The state's efforts towards clean air management will have a positive impact on the environment and public health, and will contribute to the country's overall goal of reducing air pollution.