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About The Swachh Vayu Survekshan Award

Context:

Recently, the union Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change presented the Swachh Vayu Sarvekshan award 2024 on the occasion of International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies.

Relevance:

GS II: Government Policies and Interventions

Swachh Vayu Survekshan Award:

  • Initiative Origin: Developed by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC), this initiative ranks cities based on their adherence to the approved action plans for air quality management in 130 cities under the National Clean Air Programme (NCAP).
  • Guideline Release: In September 2022, MoEF&CC introduced the ‘Swachh Vayu Sarvekshan- Ranking of Cities’ guidelines under NCAP.
  • Purpose: The program aims to rank 130 Indian cities by their effectiveness in implementing City Action Plans, with the goal of reducing air pollution by up to 40% by 2025-26.
  • Key Objectives:
    • Raise awareness across all societal segments.
    • Educate the public on health risks associated with air quality.
    • Compare air quality across different urban areas.
    • Fulfill NCAP’s objective of ensuring “Clean air for all”.
  • Assessment Platform: Cities are evaluated through submissions on the PRANA portal, which tracks progress in the NCAP framework.
2024 Awards:

The Swachh Vayu Survekshan Awards 2024 acknowledged top performers among NCAP cities, categorized by population size:

  • Category 1 (Over 10 Lakhs): Surat, Jabalpur, and Agra.
  • Category 2 (3-10 Lakhs): Firozabad, Amravati, and Jhansi.
  • Category 3 (Under 3 Lakhs): Raebareli, Nalgonda, and Nalagarh.

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