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IN PHOTOS: Here are India's top 5 cities with the cleanest air

Updated On: 08 September, 2026 05:45 PM IST | Poorva Gaikwad

The Swachh Vayu Diwas 2026 has ranked India’s top-performing cities for air pollution control. From Lucknow to Jabalpur. Take a look at the five cities that topped the latest rankings. (Representational pics)

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Lucknow has emerged at the top of the national clean-air rankings, leading the list of million-plus cities for its efforts to improve air quality
Lucknow has emerged at the top of the national clean-air rankings, leading the list of million-plus cities for its efforts to improve air quality
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Known for its strong civic initiatives, Indore has secured the second position among India’s million-plus cities in the latest clean-air assessment
Known for its strong civic initiatives, Indore has secured the second position among India’s million-plus cities in the latest clean-air assessment
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Jabalpur has made its mark at No. 3, placing the Madhya Pradesh city among the country’s leading performers in the fight against air pollution
Jabalpur has made its mark at No. 3, placing the Madhya Pradesh city among the country’s leading performers in the fight against air pollution
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Bhopal has secured a spot among the top cities, sharing fourth place in the national ranking for cleaner air
Bhopal has secured a spot among the top cities, sharing fourth place in the national ranking for cleaner air
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Agra joins Bhopal at the fourth spot, making the Uttar Pradesh city one of the country’s top-ranked million-plus cities for cleaner air
Agra joins Bhopal at the fourth spot, making the Uttar Pradesh city one of the country’s top-ranked million-plus cities for cleaner air

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