Greenest Cities In India: Mysuru, Chandigarh, Gandhinagar And More
Mysuru, also known as Mysore, is considered one of the greenest cities in India ¹. It's nestled at the foothills of the Chamundi Hills and boasts several lakes, gardens, and parks.
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Chandigarh, the capital of Punjab and Haryana, boasts 35.5% forest cover and 22 parks/gardens, earning its reputation as one of India's greenest cities. Iconic spots like Rock Garden, Rose Garden.
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Bengaluru, "The Garden City", boasts 333 green buildings and 227.92 million sqm of certified green space, making it a haven for nature lovers.
Delhi, despite being one of the world's most polluted cities, is one of India's greenest, with 7% tree cover, infrastructure improvements, strict laws, clean energy revolution, and 20,000 parks.
Dehradun, located in the Himalayas, is a clean, green city known for its verdure mountains, waterfalls, and high rainfall, home to prestigious institutions like the Indian Military Academy.
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Bhopal, a city devastated by a 1984 chemical leak, has since become one of India's greenest cities, preserving its forest heritage and thriving as a commercial center.
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Diu Smart City, India's first 100% renewable energy city, has developed a 9-MW solar park and installed solar panels on 79 government buildings, generating 1.3 MW annually.