Indore, Jabalpur, Bhopal Ward 60 win national clean air awards

Madhya Pradesh has won three awards in the National Clean Air Survey 2026 (Swachh Vayu Survekshan), conducted under the National Clean Air Programme. Indore and Jabalpur will receive the Clean Air Appreciation Award, while Bhopal Municipal Corporation's Ward No. 60 has been recognised for innovative initiatives at the ward level.

Indore was recognised for its comprehensive approach including dust-control measures, scientific road cleaning, green belt expansion and waste management. Jabalpur earned recognition for pollution-control measures and green initiatives with community participation. Bhopal Ward 60 set an example in the first-ever micro-ward-level competition through cleanliness drives, increased green cover and citizen participation.

Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav will present the awards on September 7 at Indira Paryavaran Bhawan in New Delhi during the Clean Air Day ceremony.