Madhya Pradesh Cities Rank in India’s Top 5 for Clean Air: Indore 2nd, Jabalpur 3rd, Bhopal 4th
Three MP Cities in the Top Five
In the 2026 national clean air survey (Swachh Vayu Sarvekshan), three cities of Madhya Pradesh secured places among the country’s top five: Indore in second place, Jabalpur third and Bhopal fourth.
What the Ranking Reflects
The survey rates cities on their clean-air action plans, measures to control dust, vehicle and waste-burning emissions, and improvement in air quality over time.
Why It Matters for Residents
Cleaner air supports public health and quality of life, and good rankings often reflect steady work on roads, green cover and waste management.
Keep Checking Local Air Quality
Rankings are a yearly summary; daily air quality can vary, so residents can check the Air Quality Index (AQI) from official sources before outdoor activity.
Sourced from Free Press Journal coverage of Swachh Vayu Sarvekshan 2026.
