Forest Minister Ramalinga Reddy Constituency wins Govt of India's Swachh Vayu Survekshan 2026:

Bengaluru: Karnataka has achieved a notable distinction in the Govt.of India Swachh Vayu Survekshan 2026 State-Level Awards, with wards from Bengaluru and Davanagere being recognized across different population categories for their efforts toward improving air quality and urban environmental management.

In the category for wards with a *population of more than 30,000, Koramangala Ward-151, Bengaluru secured a place among the National award-winning wards*by Govt.of India*.

The recognition highlights the ward's commitment to clean-air initiatives, sustainable urban practices, solid waste management practices and public participation in environmental stewardship.

In the category for wards with a population between 10,000 and 30,000, Ward-36, Davanagere was selected for the State-Level Award, reflecting the city's focused efforts in pollution mitigation and urban cleanliness.

Further strengthening Karnataka's performance, Ward-07, Davanagere earned recognition in the category for wards with a population of less than 10,000.

The achievements of Bengaluru and Davanagere demonstrate Karnataka's continued commitment to improving urban air quality and creating healthier living environments for its citizens.

These recognitions serve as an inspiration for other urban local bodies to adopt innovative and sustainable measures for cleaner air and better quality of life.

Karnataka Award-Winning Wards in Swachh Vayu Survekshan 2026

•Category 1 (>30,000 population): Bengaluru, Koramangala Ward-151

•Category 2 (10,000-30,000 population): Davanagere, Ward-36

•Category 3 (<10,000 population): Davanagere, Ward-07

Congratulations to all the officials, civic workers, and citizens whose collective efforts have contributed to this achievement for Karnataka said, MLA BTM Vidhana sabha Constituency ( Koramanagala Ward) and Minister for Forest, Enviroent and Ecology .

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