Chandigarh jumps to 8th position in Swachh Vayu Survekshan

The UT officials have credited the achievement to coordinated efforts of the Municipal Corporation Chandigarh, traffic police, transport department, and the CPCC

Intelligent Traffic Management Systems (ITMS) to ease congestion and cut vehicular emissions, has helped Chandigarh climb to the 8th position (Express File)

A strong push for e-mobility in public transport, expansion of electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure, and the roll-out of Intelligent Traffic Management Systems (ITMS) to ease congestion and cut vehicular emissions, has helped Chandigarh climb to the 8th position in the Swachh Vayu Survekshan 2025 (clean air survey) — a major improvement from its 27th rank last year.

According to the UT officials, the annual survey, conducted by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) under the National Clean Air Programme (NCAP), evaluates cities on their sustained efforts to improve air quality. Chandigarh’s 19-place jump reflects its proactive urban planning, strengthened environmental measures, and active citizen engagement, officials said.

The UT officials have credited the achievement to coordinated efforts of the Municipal Corporation Chandigarh, traffic police, transport department, and the Chandigarh Pollution Control Committee (CPCC).

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Alongside e-mobility and smart traffic solutions, the city has expanded green cover through plantation drives, enforced strict dust-control measures at construction sites, introduced scientific management of construction and demolition (C&D) waste, remediated legacy waste dumps, and scaled up community awareness campaigns.

“This achievement reflects Chandigarh’s strong commitment to ensuring clean air for its residents. Our collective efforts, from policymakers to citizens, have made this possible, and we will continue to work towards a healthier and greener city,” Saurabh Kumar, director environment-cum-member secretary, CPCC, said.

The Swachh Vayu Survekshan assesses cities on eight key parameters, including road dust mitigation, solid waste management, vehicular and industrial emission control, C&D waste handling, and public awareness, as well as measurable improvements in particulate matter levels.

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