City ranks 17th nationally among million-plus population centers
Key Points:
• Jamshedpur outperforms Ranchi and Dhanbad in air quality assessment
• City improves from 42nd to 17th place in national rankings
• Survey emphasizes need for more tree planting and pollution control
JAMSHEDPUR – The steel city has emerged as the leader in Jharkhand for air quality, according to the recent Clean Air Survey 2024.
Jamshedpur has significantly improved its national ranking in the survey.
The city jumped from 42nd position last year to 17th place this year.
Moreover, this achievement places Jamshedpur ahead of other major cities in Jharkhand.
Ranchi, the state capital, secured the 36th position in the national rankings.
Meanwhile, Dhanbad found itself at the 38th spot among the surveyed cities.
The Clean Air Survey 2024 is part of the National Clean Air Program (NCAP).
Furthermore, the survey evaluates cities based on their air quality and corrective measures.
The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change conducted this assessment.
Its primary aim was to gauge efforts towards improving air quality in urban areas.
However, the survey also highlighted areas needing further improvement.
Enhanced tree plantation campaigns were identified as a key recommendation.
Additionally, stricter enforcement of pollution norms was emphasized in the findings.
The survey stressed the importance of implementing local body recommendations.
These steps are crucial for cities to further enhance their rankings in future surveys.
On the other hand, Jamshedpur’s progress reflects positively on its environmental initiatives.
The city’s improved ranking demonstrates effective measures taken to combat air pollution.
