CM Naidu lauds improvement in air-quality rankings of cities in A.P.
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu has praised the improved air quality rankings of several state cities in the Swachh Vayu Sarvekshan 2026. He directed local officials to continue implementing targeted measures to further enhance urban liveability and public health.
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Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu has appreciated the improved performance of several cities in the State in the Swachh Vayu Sarvekshan (SVS) 2026 rankings and directed the Collectors to intensify time-bound measures to improve air quality.
Reviewing the performance of Urban Local Bodies at the Collectors’ Conference at the Secretariat on Friday, Mr. Naidu noted that eight of the 13 Non-Attainment Cities in the State improved their national rankings.
Eluru recorded the sharpest improvement, moving from 31st in 2025 to fourth in 2026. Guntur improved from sixth to second nationally, while Vijayawada moved from 13th to eighth and Nellore from 18th to ninth. Progress was also recorded by Vizianagaram, Srikakulam, Chittoor and Anantapur.
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