Every day we come across news about the increasing pollution in the country and its consequences. It’s high time for us to realise and act over the increasing pollution around us. The good news is that there are a few places in the country that have been doing their bit and have achieved the tags like ‘city with the cleanest air or water in the country’. Here are 5 of them.
1. Gandhinagar, Gujrat
Gujrat’s capital, the city of Gandhinagar is known for its greenery. The authorities here actually make efforts and plant as well as maintain trees making it one of the greenest cities of India. The city has been consistently ranking high in terms of good air quality. The city ranks high in terms of drinking water quality and low in terms of pollution.
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2. Kinnaur, Himachal Pradesh
Kinnaur is the most underrated and unexplored city of Himachal Pradesh. It has the cleanest air in India. Here, the level of particulate matter in the air that causes pollution is on average which is also 10 per cent less than our nation’s air quality target. If you want to get a bout of fresh air and visit some breathtaking valleys, do visit Kinnaur.
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3. Kollam, Kerala
This port city of India was initially known as Quilon. This city on India’s Malabar Coast is known for its beaches and gorgeous natural beauty around. The place is also known for its excellent air quality and also drinking water quality. You will find numerous coconut and cashew plantations all around. The place is surely one of the most unpolluted city.
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4. Hassan, Karnataka
Hassan is known as the temple architecture capital of Karnataka. The city is famous for Jain temples and Hassanamba temple. It is a destination that is filled with scenic beauty and has clean air. It was once named the 3rd least polluted city in India by WHO. the air here is much purer and cleaner than most of the cities in India and also is 6 times less polluted than the country’s capital.
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5. Madurai, Tamil Nadu
Madurai is one of the most ancient cities in India and is called the Athens of the East. the city was listed among the five least polluted cities in India by WHO. the government, local people and organisations make it a point to keep the city clean and green. They have been constantly coming up with interesting initiatives to curb pollution which is very inspirational.
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