Archive · 8 Sep 2026
Noida Ranks Eighth Nationally in Swachh Vayu Survey
Noida was ranked eighth in a national clean-air survey for 2026.
The ranking was for cities with populations between 300,000 and 1 million people.
Noida moved up one place compared with last year.
The survey checks how cities improve air quality.
It also looks at road dust, waste management, green spaces and public participation.
Noida used machines to sweep roads and sprayed water in dusty areas.
Anti-smog guns were also used where pollution levels were high.
The authority said residents and civic officials helped achieve the improvement.
Noida placed eighth nationally among cities with populations of 3 to 10 lakh in Swachh Vayu Sarvekshan 2026.
The ranking improved by one position from the previous year.
The survey assesses air-quality improvement, road-dust control, waste management, green-space expansion and public participation.
Noida used mechanical road sweeping, water sprinklers and anti-smog guns to control dust and pollution.
The Noida Authority also promoted green spaces and clean transportation while following Commission for Air Quality Management standards.
- Who
- Noida and the Noida Authority.
- What
- Noida ranked eighth among cities with populations of 3 to 10 lakh in Swachh Vayu Sarvekshan 2026.
- When
- September 7; the survey was for 2026.
- Where
- Noida, among cities assessed nationally.
- Why
- The ranking reflected measures including dust control, mechanical sweeping, pollution monitoring, green-space expansion and promotion of clean transportation.
- National ranking
- Eighth
- Population category
- Cities with populations of 3 to 10 lakh
- Year
- Swachh Vayu Sarvekshan 2026
- Year-on-year change
- Improved by one position
- Dust-control measures
- Mechanical sweeping, water sprinklers and anti-smog guns
- Additional measures
- Green-space expansion and promotion of clean transportation
- Standards followed
- Commission for Air Quality Management standards