Nidhi Kadere
Imphal has the cleanest air in India, with an average PM 2.5 level of 11.14 μg/m 3. It is surrounded by hills and forests, which help in reducing air pollution.
Madikeri in Karnataka boasts of scenic beauty, coffee plantations, and diverse wildlife. With an average PM 2.5 level of 17.04 μg/m3, it is the second least polluted city in India.
Mysuru is the third least polluted city in India, with an average PM 2.5 level of 19.10 μg/m 3. It is famous for its heritage, palaces and festivals. The city has a well-planned urban layout and a green cover of over 20 per cent.
Mangalore is the fourth least polluted city in India, with an average PM 2.5 level of 20.07 μg/m 3. The city has a tropical climate and a sea breeze that helps disperse the air pollutants.
Amaravati is the fifth least polluted city in India, with an average PM 2.5 level of 20.78 μg/m 3. It is a newly developed city that aims to be smart and green. The city has a riverfront development, a forest reserve and a solar park.
A port city in West Bengal, Haldia is the sixth least polluted city in India, with an average PM 2.5 level of 23.43 μg/m 3. The city's humid climate and riverine location helps in keeping the air pollution at bay.
A city in Uttar Pradesh, Gorakhpur is the seventh least polluted city in India, with an average PM 2.5 level of 24.83 μg/m 3. It is a religious centre with a subtropical climate and a rich biodiversity.
A city in Karnataka, Bagalkot is the eighth least polluted city in India, with an average PM 2.5 level of 24.95 μg/m 3. The city has a semi-arid climate and rocky terrain and boasts many green initiatives.
Chennai is the ninth least polluted city in India, with an average PM 2.5 level of 26.06 μg/m 3. The city has a tropical climate and a coastal location that helps in reducing the air pollution.
A city in Karnataka, Chikkaballapur is the tenth least polluted city in India, with an average PM 2.5 level of 26.30 μg/m 3. It has a moderate climate and a hilly landscape.