Surat Named ‘ Swachh Vayu Survekshan 2024 ’ Winner

Surat, the "Diamond City of India," has been awarded the prestigious title of ‘ Swachh Vayu Survekshan (SVS) 2024 ’ by the Union Ministry of Environment. This recognition highlights Surat's significant progress in air quality management, as the city outperformed 131 other competitors in the nationwide survey. The Surat Municipal Corporation (SMC) reported a remarkable 12.71% reduction in PM10 pollution levels compared to the previous year. Surat's ranking improved dramatically from 13th place in the SVS 2023, where Indore was the leader, to achieving the top position this year with an...