Lucknow Tops Swachh Vayu Survekshan 2026, Yet Major Metros Still Miss PM10 Targets
Environment Ministry's Clean Air Survey ranks Lucknow first, but only 14 of 130 assessed cities satisfied national PM10 air standards.
Urban Affairs
September 7, 2026• 4 min read
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New Delhi: Lucknow clinched the top spot in the central government's Swachh Vayu Survekshan 2026, followed by Indore and Jabalpur.
However, despite nationwide improvements, only 14 out of 130 cities met the annual 60 μg/m3 PM10 threshold, with Delhi languishing in 21st place at 200 μg/m3.
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John Doe2 hours ago
Excellent reporting on this issue. It's crucial that we stay informed about these developments.
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Alice Smith5 hours ago
I wonder how this will affect the local communities in the long run. Would love to see a follow-up article.