Indore. Indore, which has consistently distinguished itself in the field of cleanliness across the country, is now moving towards achieving a major national milestone in improving air quality. The city has ranked among the top three cities in the country in the Clean Air Survey 2026. According to sources within the Municipal Corporation, Indore is likely to rank second in the survey. However, this ranking has not yet been officially announced, and the final results will be revealed at an event to be held in New Delhi on Monday, September 7. If Indore secures second place, it will be a significant national achievement for the city, not just on cleanliness, but on the environmental front.

Honored in Delhi

On the occasion of Clean Air Day, a special ceremony will be held on September 7 at the Ganga Auditorium of the Indira Paryavaran Bhawan in New Delhi. At this event, Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Bhupendra Yadav will formally announce the results of the Clean Air Survey 2026. During this event, the best-performing cities will be honored at the national level. Indore has also received the "National Clean Air Appreciation Award." The city's mayor and municipal commissioner have been specially invited to receive the award. Senior officials of the corporation have also been informed of the potential achievement.

Efforts from controlling road dust to increasing greenery

The Municipal Corporation has worked in a planned manner at many levels to improve Indore's air quality. Mechanized cleaning systems were promoted to control road dust, a major cause of air pollution in the city. Various measures were regularly taken to reduce dust particles, including cleaning major roads and thoroughfares. Emphasis was also placed on increasing green spaces in the city, planting trees, and expanding green belts to help control pollutants.

Emphasis on Scientific Management of C&D Waste

Management of construction and demolition (C&D) waste, i.e., debris from construction and demolition, has also been included as part of the air pollution control strategy. To mitigate the problem of open-air debris and the resulting dust, efforts were made to scientifically dispose of it, recycle it, and reuse it. Efforts to ensure optimal utilization of debris from construction activities have both reduced pollution and the challenge of waste management.

Promoting Electric Vehicles, Efforts to Reduce Transportation Pollution

To control vehicle emissions, the use of electric vehicles in public transport was also promoted. Efforts were made to reduce dependence on petrol and diesel-powered vehicles and develop a clean transportation system. These various steps by the Municipal Corporation aim to control major sources of pollution in the city and achieve lasting improvements in air quality over the long term. As a result of these efforts, Indore's ranking in the Clean Air Survey is being claimed to have improved.

After Cleanliness, the goal is now to become number one in air quality.

Indore has consistently maintained its position among the country's leading cities in the field of cleanliness. Now, the city administration's focus is on cleanliness, as well as the environment and improved air quality. A top-3 ranking in the Clean Air Survey is considered a significant step in this direction. This achievement is also significant for the city because controlling air pollution is a major challenge amid increasing urbanization, construction activities, and the number of vehicles. In such a situation, improved performance is expected based on measures such as dust control, greenery expansion, C&D waste management, and electric transportation.

However, the information about Indore's second place has been revealed by municipal sources. Therefore, the final ranking will only become clear after the official results are announced on Monday. This will also reveal how Indore performs compared to other cities in the country on air quality improvement parameters. If the potential second place is maintained in the official results, Indore's national recognition in the field of clean air will be further strengthened, beyond cleanliness.