NITI Aayog Releases National Clean Air Action Index 2026: Indore and Surat Rank Top

The index assesses 131 non-attainment cities on PM10 reduction, green cover, and EV public transport integration.

19 August 2026

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National rankings released for clean air initiatives under NCAP.

Indore ranked #1 city in air quality governance

Surat placed 2nd

NCAP targets 40% PM reduction by 2026

Exam Relevance: UPSC, SSC, Banking, State PCS

NITI Aayog along with MoEFCC unveiled the Clean Air Action Index.

Indore ranked 1st in Category-1 (>10 Lakh population), followed by Surat and Agra.

Evaluation parameters include air quality monitoring, road dust suppression, and municipal biomass management.

Source & Reference: PIB / The Hindu

National Clean Air Programme (NCAP), Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act 1981, NGT mandates.

Top ranked city in Clean Air Index: Indore.

Tags: #Haryana CET #IBPS PO #ISRO #SSC CGL