India, Sept. 13 -- Ghaziabad city improved its performance in the recently concluded Swachh Vayu Survekshan-2025, securing 12th place among 48 cities with populations above 10 lakh, officials said. Noida, meanwhile, ranked ninth among 42 cities with populations between three and 10 lakh.

The results, announced on September 9, are part of a ministry of environment, forests and climate change initiative that ranks 130 cities under the National Clean Air Programme. Cities are assessed on air quality and the implementation of measures approved under their respective city action plans.

In 2024, Ghaziabad ranked 18th in its category, while Noida was placed sixth. In 2023, Ghaziabad was 12th and Noida 24th.

The rankings weigh factors such as ...