Chandigarh, June 10 -- The Union Territory of Chandigarh has emerged as the national leader in the "State of India's Environment 2025" rankings, scoring an impressive 89.09 out of 100, far ahead of all other states and Union Territories (UT) across the country.

The annual report, compiled by the Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) in collaboration with Down To Earth magazine, assesses the performance of states and UTs across critical environmental and sustainable development indicators such as forest and biodiversity, climate, waste management, water resources, etc.

Chandigarh's exemplary performance reflects its commitment to sustainability and smart urban planning.

The UT's high score is driven by significant achievements, inclu...