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Guwahati moved from 38th position in 2024 to 21st position in the Swachh Vayu Survekshan 2025. Guwahati has achieved a significant milestone in the field of urban sustainability and clean cities. The jump is a witness to the city’s persistence towards reducing pollution levels, enhancing air quality, and enhancing the citizens’ ease of living.
It is not just a number, but it’s an achievement of the Assam Government under Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma’s dedication towards embracing state-of-the-art solutions for environmental management, sustainable development, and the welfare of Assam’s people.
What is Swachh Vayu Survekshan 2025?
The Swachh Vayu Survekshan is a ranking by the Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change, Government of India. It gives ranks on the basis of their performance in air quality management, pollution control, and sustainable urban practices.
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Cities are ranked on the following parameters:
- Reducing particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10).
- Used for Electric Vehicles.
- waste management system improvement and remediation efforts.
- Public participation in the air quality improvement.
A city like Guwahati rapidly faced challenges from urbanization, traffic jams, and industrialization; improving from 38th to 21st is a big achievement.
Guwahati Journey from 38th to 21st on Swachh Vayu Survekshan 2025
Guwahati ranked 38th among cities in India in the Swachh Vayu Survekshan in 2024. While satisfactory, it highlighted areas that need to be of prime concern, such as waste management, vehicular emissions, urban greenery, and city parking.
The city ranked 21st in Swachh Vayu Suevekshan 2025, which shows that constant efforts, policy reforms, and people’s participation can transform the urban living experience.
Significant Steps Taken by Guwahati to Mitigate Air Pollution
The Assam government, led by CM Himanta Biswa Sarma, launched a multi-pronged strategy towards providing cleaner air and sustainable development. These are the key steps that helped this incredible rise in ranking:
Promotion of E-Mobility
The Government of Assam has a strong effort to shift towards electric vehicles. Electric buses are used as public transport across the city.
Afforestation
Massive plantation had been done around Guwahati to increase green cover. As we know, trees act as natural air purifiers and fresh oxygen.
Waste Remediation
The city seriously needs to work on a waste management system to reduce pollution.
Daily Cleanliness
From the main road to residential areas, cleanliness drives were undertaken to check dust and particulate matter in the air.
Public Awareness
Only government efforts cannot achieve these ranks. The active participation of people played a crucial role in the 21st rank on Swacch Vayu Survekashan 2025. Local communities and youth NGOs joined in these plantation drives and waste segregation campaigns.
Why this matters for Guwahati
- Health Benefits: reduced viral diseases, heart problems, and high risk of respiratory problems.
- Economic Growth: Clean air makes the city attractive to tourists.
- Improved living standards
Conclusion
Guwahati’s 21st position in the Clean Air Survey Swachh Vayu Survekshan 2025 is a remarkable example of hard work, creativity, and teamwork. It proves that when strong leadership, active citizens, and eco-friendly practices come together, even fast-growing cities can effectively tackle air pollution.
As Guwahati enjoys clean air and looks forward to a brighter future, it serves as an example for other Indian cities trying to find a balance between progress and caring for the environment. The road ahead is still long, but one thing is for sure: clean air is within reach when communities and governments come together for a brighter future.
