Swachh Vayu Survekshan 2026 - Lucknow at Number One: Ahead of Srinagar and Bengaluru despite Delhi's polluted air; Indore ranks second in the entire country.

In the Centre's Clean Air Survey 2026, Delhi has ranked better than Srinagar and Bengaluru. Among cities with a population of over 10 lakh, Delhi stood at 21st position, while Srinagar was at 26th and Bengaluru at 32nd. According to the results released by the ministry on Monday, Lucknow topped the list with 198 points. Indore came in second, and Jabalpur ranked third with 195 points. This ranking is based solely on air quality.