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Nashik Ward 7 Wins Third National Clean Air Ranking
Nashik’s Ward 7 did very well in a national clean-air survey.
It came third among wards with more than 30,000 people.
The ward won a prize of ₹30 lakh.
The award ceremony took place in New Delhi.
Amravati also came third in its city-size group and won ₹25 lakh.
Some wards in Pune and Amravati were chosen for special state-level recognition.
Officials said Maharashtra cities were being recognized for reducing pollution.
The results are expected to encourage Nashik’s clean-air efforts.
Nashik Municipal Corporation’s Ward 7 ranked third nationally in the population-above-30,000 category of Swachh Vayu Survekshan 2026.
Ward 7 received a ₹30 lakh prize at an awards ceremony in New Delhi.
Amravati ranked third in the national category for cities with populations between 3 lakh and 10 lakh and received ₹25 lakh.
Pune Wards 4 and 7 and Amravati Ward 12 were selected for state-level recognition.
Maharashtra cities were recognized for measures to reduce air pollution and improve air quality.
- Who
- Nashik Municipal Corporation’s Ward 7, Amravati city, and selected wards in Pune and Amravati.
- What
- Ward 7 ranked third nationally and won ₹30 lakh in Swachh Vayu Survekshan 2026; Amravati also ranked third in its category and won ₹25 lakh.
- Where
- The awards were presented at Paryavaran Bhawan in New Delhi.
- When
- During the Swachh Vayu Survekshan 2026 awards ceremony; the exact date is not stated.
- Why
- The awards recognized measures taken to reduce air pollution and improve air quality.
Key facts
- Survey
- Swachh Vayu Survekshan 2026
- Nashik result
- Ward 7 ranked third nationally among wards with populations exceeding 30,000.
- Nashik prize
- ₹30 lakh
- Amravati result
- Third nationally in the 3 lakh to 10 lakh population category.
- Amravati prize
- ₹25 lakh
- State-level selections
- Pune Wards 4 and 7 and Amravati Ward 12
- Award venue
- Paryavaran Bhawan, New Delhi
Sources
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