The Swachh Vayu Survekshan Awards 2024 were recently presented on the International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies (7 September), recognizing cities for their performance under the National Clean Air Programme (NCAP) in enhancing air quality.
About the Award Recipients:
- Category-1 (Population over 10 Lakhs): Surat, Jabalpur, Agra
- Category-2 (Population between 3 and 10 Lakhs): Firozabad, Amravati, Jhansi
- Category-3 (Population under 3 Lakhs): Raebareli, Nalgonda, Nalagarh
About Swachh Vayu Survekshan Awards:
- Initiated by the Ministry of Environment to rank cities based on their air quality and implementation of city action plans under the NCAP.
- Awards are presented annually on September 7th, the International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies.
- All 131 cities covered under NCAP are assessed based on ranking framework submitted by Cities/ULBs (Urban Local Bodies).
Criteria for Evaluation:
- Solid waste management
- Road dust control
- Industrial emissions
Categories:
- Category-1: Cities with a population over 10 lakhs
- Category-2: Cities with a population between 3 and 10 lakhs
- Category-3: Cities with a population under 3 lakhs
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Frequently Asked Question:
What are the Swachh Vayu Survekshan Awards?
These awards recognize cities for improving air quality based on their performance under the National Clean Air Programme.
Which cities won the Swachh Vayu Survekshan Awards 2024 in Category-1?
Cities like Surat, Jabalpur, and Agra won in the Category-1 group for populations over 10 lakhs.
What are the key evaluation criteria for the Swachh Vayu Survekshan Awards?
Cities are evaluated based on solid waste management, road dust control, and industrial emissions.
When are the Swachh Vayu Survekshan Awards presented?
The awards are presented annually on September 7, during the International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies.
What is the National Clean Air Programme (NCAP)?
NCAP is a government initiative to improve air quality in cities by implementing city-specific action plans.