
Davangere bags two State-level awards under Swachh Ward Vayu Survekshan
City of Davangere, classified as a non‑attainment area under the National Clean Air Programme, earned two state‑level recognitions in the Swachh Ward Vayu Survekshan survey. The municipality secured the highest rankings in both the 1‑lakh‑to‑2‑lakh and the 2‑lakh‑plus population brackets, reflecting improved air‑quality management and sanitation efforts. These awards underscore progress in meeting environmental standards and improving health via cleaner air and waste management.