{"id":38616,"date":"2025-09-12T19:24:32","date_gmt":"2025-09-12T13:54:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/?p=38616"},"modified":"2025-09-12T19:24:35","modified_gmt":"2025-09-12T13:54:35","slug":"swachh-vayu-sarvekshan-2025-winners","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/swachh-vayu-sarvekshan-2025-winners\/","title":{"rendered":"Swachh Vayu Sarvekshan 2025 Winners: NCAP Cities Top Rankings &amp; Wetland City Recognition"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/swachh-vayu-sarvekshan-2025-winners\/#Swachh_Vayu_Sarvekshan_2025_winners_announced_Indore_tops_NCAP_cities_show_air_quality_improvements_and_Indore_Udaipur_recognized_as_Wetland_Cities_Key_initiatives_and_ward-level_guidelines_explained_for_exam_aspirants\" >Swachh Vayu Sarvekshan 2025 winners announced: Indore tops, NCAP cities show air quality improvements, and Indore &amp; Udaipur recognized as Wetland Cities. Key initiatives and ward-level guidelines explained for exam aspirants.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/swachh-vayu-sarvekshan-2025-winners\/#Cities_Shine_Under_Swachh_Vayu_Sarvekshan_Wetland_Cities_Recognition_Ceremony_2025\" >Cities Shine Under Swachh Vayu Sarvekshan &amp; Wetland Cities Recognition Ceremony 2025<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/swachh-vayu-sarvekshan-2025-winners\/#Swachh_Vayu_Sarvekshan_Awards_2025_Overview_and_Winners\" >Swachh Vayu Sarvekshan Awards 2025: Overview and Winners<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/swachh-vayu-sarvekshan-2025-winners\/#Performance_in_Category_II_III_Cities_Smaller_Populations\" >Performance in Category II &amp; III Cities (Smaller Populations)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/swachh-vayu-sarvekshan-2025-winners\/#Wetland_Cities_Recognition_New_Policy_Instruments\" >Wetland Cities Recognition &amp; New Policy Instruments<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/swachh-vayu-sarvekshan-2025-winners\/#Clean_Air_Improvements_Financial_Allocations\" >Clean Air Improvements &amp; Financial Allocations<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/swachh-vayu-sarvekshan-2025-winners\/#Why_This_News_Is_Important\" >Why This News Is Important<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/swachh-vayu-sarvekshan-2025-winners\/#Significance_for_Environmental_Policy_and_Urban_Health\" >Significance for Environmental Policy and Urban Health<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/swachh-vayu-sarvekshan-2025-winners\/#Implications_for_Governance_and_Grass-roots_Action\" >Implications for Governance and Grass-roots Action<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/swachh-vayu-sarvekshan-2025-winners\/#Relevance_for_Exam_Aspirants_Teachers_Banking_Civil_Service_etc\" >Relevance for Exam Aspirants (Teachers, Banking, Civil Service, etc.)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/swachh-vayu-sarvekshan-2025-winners\/#Historical_Context_Background_to_Swachh_Vayu_Sarvekshan_Related_Initiatives\" >Historical Context: Background to Swachh Vayu Sarvekshan &amp; Related Initiatives<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/swachh-vayu-sarvekshan-2025-winners\/#National_Clean_Air_Programme_NCAP_Origins\" >National Clean Air Programme (NCAP) Origins<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/swachh-vayu-sarvekshan-2025-winners\/#Swachh_Vayu_Sarvekshan_Clean_Air_Survey_Competitive_Model\" >Swachh Vayu Sarvekshan: Clean Air Survey &amp; Competitive Model<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/swachh-vayu-sarvekshan-2025-winners\/#Wetland_Cities_Ramsar_Convention\" >Wetland Cities &amp; Ramsar Convention<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/swachh-vayu-sarvekshan-2025-winners\/#Previous_Years_Trends\" >Previous Years &amp; Trends<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/swachh-vayu-sarvekshan-2025-winners\/#Key_Takeaways_from_This_News\" >Key Takeaways from This News<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/swachh-vayu-sarvekshan-2025-winners\/#FAQs_Frequently_Asked_Questions\" >FAQs: Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/swachh-vayu-sarvekshan-2025-winners\/#Some_Important_Current_Affairs_Links\" >Some Important Current Affairs Links<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Swachh_Vayu_Sarvekshan_2025_winners_announced_Indore_tops_NCAP_cities_show_air_quality_improvements_and_Indore_Udaipur_recognized_as_Wetland_Cities_Key_initiatives_and_ward-level_guidelines_explained_for_exam_aspirants\"><\/span>Swachh Vayu Sarvekshan 2025 winners announced: Indore tops, NCAP cities show air quality improvements, and Indore &amp; Udaipur recognized as Wetland Cities. Key initiatives and ward-level guidelines explained for exam aspirants.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cities_Shine_Under_Swachh_Vayu_Sarvekshan_Wetland_Cities_Recognition_Ceremony_2025\"><\/span>Cities Shine Under Swachh Vayu Sarvekshan &amp; Wetland Cities Recognition Ceremony 2025<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Swachh_Vayu_Sarvekshan_Awards_2025_Overview_and_Winners\"><\/span>Swachh Vayu Sarvekshan Awards 2025: Overview and Winners<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>On <strong>September 9\u201310, 2025<\/strong>, the Ministry of Environment, Forest &amp; Climate Change (<strong>MoEF&amp;CC<\/strong>) held the <em>Swachh Vayu Sarvekshan Awards &amp; Wetland Cities Recognition Ceremony 2025<\/em> in New Delhi. Union Environment Minister <strong>Bhupender Yadav<\/strong> conferred awards to the best-performing cities among 130 cities participating under the <em>National Clean Air Programme<\/em> (NCAP). The competition aims to assess and incentivize clean air initiatives in Indian cities. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the largest category (cities with population over 10 lakh), <strong>Indore (Madhya Pradesh)<\/strong> emerged as the top city, scoring <strong>200 out of 200<\/strong> and earning a cash prize of <strong>\u20b91.5 crore<\/strong>. Key achievements included planting over 16 lakh trees and running a fleet consisting of <strong>120 electric buses<\/strong> and <strong>150 CNG buses<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Jabalpur (MP)<\/strong> came second with a score of 199, supported by efforts such as an 11 MW waste-to-energy plant and expanded green cover. <strong>Agra (UP)<\/strong> and <strong>Surat (Gujarat)<\/strong> shared third place, earning \u20b925 lakh each; Agra was recognised for remediation of legacy waste dump sites and Surat for EV policy incentives and maintaining about 38% green cover. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Performance_in_Category_II_III_Cities_Smaller_Populations\"><\/span>Performance in Category II &amp; III Cities (Smaller Populations)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>For cities with 3-10 lakh population, <strong>Amravati (Andhra Pradesh)<\/strong> topped the list, also with a perfect score, and won a cash prize of <strong>\u20b975 lakh<\/strong>. Its achievements included upgrading road infrastructure (340 km of end-to-end pavement), transforming barren lands, and expanding green cover via gardens and plantations. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Jhansi (UP)<\/strong> and <strong>Moradabad (UP)<\/strong> jointly secured second place, while <strong>Alwar (Rajasthan)<\/strong> earned third place, with Alwar being a first-time winner in this scheme. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the smallest category (population under 3 lakh), <strong>Dewas (MP)<\/strong> came first with 193 points, <strong>Parwanoo (Himachal Pradesh)<\/strong> second (191.5), and <strong>Angul (Odisha)<\/strong> third (191). These cities were recognised for efforts such as cleaner fuel use, road and public infrastructure improvements, community outreach, and restricting polluting traffic. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Wetland_Cities_Recognition_New_Policy_Instruments\"><\/span>Wetland Cities Recognition &amp; New Policy Instruments<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Alongside the Swachh Vayu Awards, <strong>Indore<\/strong> and <strong>Udaipur<\/strong> were given <em>Wetland City Accreditation<\/em> under the <em>Ramsar Convention<\/em>. This international recognition underlines their efforts in managing and preserving urban wetlands, integrating ecological factors into urban planning and maintaining biodiversity. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>During the ceremony, the government also launched <strong>Ward-Level Swachh Vayu Sarvekshan Guidelines<\/strong>, aiming to decentralize and localize clean air actions, increasing accountability and participation at ward level. A <strong>Compendium of Best Practices under NCAP<\/strong> was released to facilitate replication of successful measures across cities. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Clean_Air_Improvements_Financial_Allocations\"><\/span>Clean Air Improvements &amp; Financial Allocations<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Under NCAP, it was reported that <strong>103 out of 130 cities<\/strong> showed improvement in PM10 (particulate matter) pollution levels compared to baseline data of 2017-18. Among them, <strong>64 cities<\/strong> achieved a <strong>20% reduction<\/strong>, and <strong>25 cities<\/strong> crossed even more ambitious targets of <strong>40% reduction<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Financially, the Government has mobilised substantial resources: <strong>\u20b920,130 crore<\/strong> allocated to 130 cities under NCAP; an air quality performance-linked grant of <strong>\u20b913,237 crore<\/strong>; and additional investments through convergence of central schemes (Swachh Bharat Mission Urban, AMRUT, Smart Cities, etc.) amounting to <strong>\u20b91.55 lakh crore<\/strong> when central, state, and local contributions are combined.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\" id=\"Swachh-Vayu-Sarvekshan-2025-winners\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/indianmasterminds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Screenshot-2025-09-09-180352.png\" alt=\"Swachh Vayu Sarvekshan 2025 winners\" title=\"Swachh Vayu Sarvekshan 2025 winners\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Swachh Vayu Sarvekshan 2025 winners<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_This_News_Is_Important\"><\/span>Why This News Is Important<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Significance_for_Environmental_Policy_and_Urban_Health\"><\/span>Significance for Environmental Policy and Urban Health<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This event and its outcomes are crucial as they show the Indian government\u2019s concerted push to improve urban air quality\u2014one of the major public health challenges in the country. Clean air reduces respiratory illnesses, cardiovascular problems and overall mortality, particularly in polluted urban areas. The recognition of cities doing well incentivizes further action.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Implications_for_Governance_and_Grass-roots_Action\"><\/span>Implications for Governance and Grass-roots Action<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The introduction of <strong>ward-level guidelines<\/strong> for Swachh Vayu Sarvekshan means that clean air measures can become more localized. This helps ensure accountability at the lowest level of urban administration, boosts citizen participation, and makes environmental governance more democratic and effective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Relevance_for_Exam_Aspirants_Teachers_Banking_Civil_Service_etc\"><\/span>Relevance for Exam Aspirants (Teachers, Banking, Civil Service, etc.)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>For students preparing for government exams (such as UPSC, State PSC, banking, teaching, defence etc.), this news covers multiple relevant themes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>National Clean Air Programme (NCAP)<\/strong>: know the mandate, structure, targets.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Swachh Vayu Sarvekshan<\/strong>: its categories, assessment criteria, winners.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Ramsar Wetland Recognition<\/strong>: international conventions, wetland city accreditation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Government schemes &amp; fund mobilization<\/strong>: budgets, convergence of schemes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Environmental policy developments<\/strong>: ward-level implementation, public participation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>These are frequent topics in general studies, environment, governance, public policy etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Historical_Context_Background_to_Swachh_Vayu_Sarvekshan_Related_Initiatives\"><\/span>Historical Context: Background to Swachh Vayu Sarvekshan &amp; Related Initiatives<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"National_Clean_Air_Programme_NCAP_Origins\"><\/span>National Clean Air Programme (NCAP) Origins<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Launched in 2019-20 by MoEF&amp;CC, NCAP is a flagship initiative designed to reduce air pollution (especially PM2.5, PM10) across Indian cities. It sets city-level clean air action plans, periodic monitoring, and performance assessment. The programme aims for <strong>20-40% reduction<\/strong> in particulate matter by 2025 relative to baseline levels. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Swachh_Vayu_Sarvekshan_Clean_Air_Survey_Competitive_Model\"><\/span>Swachh Vayu Sarvekshan: Clean Air Survey &amp; Competitive Model<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Inspired by similar city rankings (e.g. Swachh Survekshan for sanitation), Swachh Vayu Sarvekshan stimulates healthy competition, rewards implementation of mitigation measures (road dust control, vehicular pollution, waste management, construction &amp; demolition (C&amp;D) waste, industrial emissions etc.). It evaluates cities on a score of 200. Categories are defined based on city population size to ensure fairness. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Wetland_Cities_Ramsar_Convention\"><\/span>Wetland Cities &amp; Ramsar Convention<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>India is a party to the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands, which promotes the conservation and wise use of wetlands. Wetland City Accreditation is a newer instrument recognizing cities which are protecting urban wetlands, integrating their management into planning, and preserving the biodiversity and ecological functions wetlands provide. This complements air quality efforts\u2014wetlands act as natural purifiers, flood buffers, and support livelihoods and biodiversity. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Previous_Years_Trends\"><\/span>Previous Years &amp; Trends<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In earlier editions, many cities have been showing gradual but sometimes inconsistent improvements. The shift now is more marked: more cities meeting the reduction targets in PM10, stricter enforcement of norms, citizen engagement, improved infrastructure and greener transport. The strengthening of guidelines (e.g. ward-level) indicates a maturing of policy implementation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Takeaways_from_This_News\"><\/span>Key Takeaways from This News<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>S. No<\/th><th>Key Takeaway<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>1<\/td><td><strong>Indore<\/strong> topped Swachh Vayu Sarvekshan 2025 (Category-1) with a perfect score 200\/200 and won \u20b91.5 crore.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2<\/td><td><strong>Amravati<\/strong> and <strong>Dewas<\/strong> led Categories II and III (cities with 3-10 lakh &amp; under 3 lakh pop.) respectively, with top scores and cash awards.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3<\/td><td>Two cities, <strong>Indore<\/strong> &amp; <strong>Udaipur<\/strong>, were recognized as <em>Wetland Cities<\/em> under the Ramsar Convention.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>4<\/td><td>Government released <strong>Ward-Level Guidelines<\/strong> and a <strong>Compendium of Best Practices<\/strong> to foster local action and replication of successful measures.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>5<\/td><td>Significant air quality improvements noted: 103 out of 130 cities improved PM10 levels vs baseline; 64 cities achieved \u226520% reduction; 25 cities achieved \u226540%.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Swachh Vayu Sarvekshan 2025 winners<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs_Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span>FAQs: Frequently Asked Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q1: What is the Swachh Vayu Sarvekshan?<\/strong><br><strong>A1:<\/strong> Swachh Vayu Sarvekshan is an annual assessment conducted under the National Clean Air Programme (NCAP) to evaluate Indian cities\u2019 efforts in improving air quality and mitigating pollution. Cities are ranked based on initiatives such as cleaner transport, waste management, tree plantation, and industrial emission control.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q2: Which city topped the Swachh Vayu Sarvekshan Awards 2025 in the largest city category?<\/strong><br><strong>A2:<\/strong> Indore (Madhya Pradesh) topped Category\u20111 cities with a perfect score of 200 out of 200 and received a cash prize of \u20b91.5 crore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q3: What are the Wetland Cities recognized in 2025?<\/strong><br><strong>A3:<\/strong> Indore and Udaipur were recognized as Wetland Cities under the Ramsar Convention for sustainable wetland management and urban ecological conservation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q4: What is the significance of Ward\u2011Level Guidelines in Swachh Vayu Sarvekshan?<\/strong><br><strong>A4:<\/strong> Ward-Level Guidelines decentralize clean air initiatives, making local administration accountable for implementing air quality measures and increasing citizen participation at the ward level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q5: How many cities showed improvement in PM10 levels under NCAP?<\/strong><br><strong>A5:<\/strong> Out of 130 cities, 103 cities showed improvement in PM10 levels compared to the baseline data of 2017\u201118. 64 cities achieved a \u226520% reduction, and 25 cities achieved a \u226540% reduction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q6: Which city won the top award in the 3\u201310 lakh population category?<\/strong><br><strong>A6:<\/strong> Amravati (Andhra Pradesh) topped the category with a perfect score and won \u20b975 lakh for its green infrastructure and road development initiatives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q7: What is the National Clean Air Programme (NCAP)?<\/strong><br><strong>A7:<\/strong> NCAP is a central government initiative launched in 2019 to reduce air pollution in Indian cities by 20\u201340% by 2025, focusing on monitoring, mitigation, and awareness programs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span 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