Faridabad ranks 14th in national Clean Air Survey

News agency-feeds Faridabad ranks 14th in national Clean Air Survey Faridabad ranks 14th in national Clean Air Survey Agency: , Last Updated: September 08, 2026, 22:00 IST 3 Quick Answers Representational image (Image: News18) Faridabad, Sep 8 (PTI) Faridabad has secured the 14th rank in the national Clean Air Survey, Haryana Urban Local Bodies and Revenue Minister Vipul Goel said on Tuesday. According to an official statement, Goel said the city's ranking had improved consistently over the past four years, from 47th in 2023 to 21st in 2024, 19th in 2025 and 14th in 2026. He attributed the improvement to the cooperation of residents and various measures undertaken by the Municipal Corporation of Faridabad. The corporation undertook extensive dust-control measures, including sprinkling through anti-smog guns, while road cleaning and sweeping systems were also strengthened, the statement said. Goel said plantation drives and the development of green spaces were undertaken with public participation to increase greenery in the city. Initiatives such as Eco Van and Namo Van were also launched, he said. 'The Namo Van initiative was developed as Faridabad's largest green corridor. Under the initiative, green-belt areas filled with waste were transformed into urban forests, while large-scale plantation was carried out along the district boundaries to develop these areas as oxygen zones for the city," Goel said. Public spaces such as Eco Van and Town Park were also developed as part of efforts to make the city greener and cleaner, he said. Work to improve roads and open areas through pavement works was also accelerated, Goel added. PTI COR MDO MDO News18 Newsletter Handpicked stories, in your inbox A newsletter with the best of our journalism submit Quick Answers Powered by Ask News18 What is Faridabad's rank in the 2026 national Clean Air Survey? Faridabad secured the 14th rank in the 2026 national Clean Air Survey. This marks a consistent improvement from its 47th position in 2023. What initiatives did Faridabad undertake to improve its air quality ranking? Faridabad undertook extensive dust-control measures, including anti-smog guns and strengthened road cleaning. They also launched plantation drives, developed green spaces like Eco Van and Namo Van, and accelerated pavement works to improve roads and open areas. Which cities topped the 2026 Swachh Vayu Sarvekshan in different population categories? Lucknow topped the category for cities with over 10 lakh population, Rourkela led cities between three lakh and 10 lakh, and Kalinga Nagar was first for cities with less than three lakh population in the 2026 Swachh Vayu Sarvekshan. Powered by Ask News18 ADD YOUR COMMENT First Published: September 08, 2026, 22:00 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy Loading comments...