Dausa Records the Highest Improvement of 44.4% in AQI
Air quality is being monitored round the clock at 50 locations across 37 districts of Rajasthan by the Rajasthan State Pollution Control Board.
Banswara records the highest reduction in noise pollution levels during both daytime and nighttime.
Noise pollution declines in 12 cities during the day and 13 cities at night.
Special monitoring of air, water and soil quality continues in six NCR cities of the state.
Jaipur, November 2026 : As part of its commitment to environmental protection and pollution control, the Rajasthan State Pollution Control Board undertook extensive monitoring of ambient air quality and noise pollution across the state on the occasion of Diwali. According to the data released by the Board, the Air Quality Index (AQI) declined in 17 out of 34 cities in the state on Diwali day compared to the previous year. Positive improvements were also observed in noise pollution levels in several cities across Rajasthan.
Air Quality Monitored Round the Clock at 50 Centres Across 37 Districts
Providing further details, Rajasthan State Pollution Control Board Member Secretary Kapil Chandrawal said that air quality is being monitored round the clock through 50 Continuous Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Stations established across 37 districts of the state.
According to the data recorded on November 8, Diwali day, Dausa registered the lowest AQI in the state at 124, while Khairthal recorded the highest AQI at 362.
Compared to the previous year, AQI levels were lower in 17 of the 34 cities this Diwali. The highest reduction was recorded in Dausa at 44.4%, followed by Bhilwara at 43.5%.
Positive Signs of Reduction in Noise Pollution; Banswara Leads
The Board conducted a comparative assessment of noise pollution levels at 58 locations across 25 districts, covering the period seven days before Diwali and Diwali day itself. According to the findings, noise pollution declined in 12 cities during daytime and 13 cities during nighttime compared to the previous year.
Banswara recorded a significant improvement, with noise pollution declining by 25.4% during the day and 38.6% at night. This is a positive indication of progress towards controlling noise pollution.
According to the data, however, noise pollution levels increased in some cities. Jhunjhunu recorded a 16.6% increase during the day, while Bhiwadi registered an 8.2% increase at night.
The highest daytime noise level was recorded in Jhunjhunu at 84.1 dB(A), while the highest nighttime level was recorded in Ajmer at 86.0 dB(A).
Improvement in Noise Levels Also Recorded in Various Areas of Jaipur
A comparative study conducted at eight locations in Jaipur recorded the highest reduction in daytime noise pollution in the Raja Park area, at 14.3%. Similarly, a 3.7% reduction was recorded in the Mansarovar area during nighttime.
In Jaipur, daytime noise pollution increased by 9.3% in Sitapura and Mansarovar, while an 8.7% increase was recorded in Sitapura at night.
The highest daytime noise level in the city was recorded in Mansarovar at 86.6 dB(A), while the highest nighttime level was recorded in Raja Park at 91.4 dB(A).
Special Monitoring of Environmental Quality in Six NCR Cities
To ensure a comprehensive assessment of environmental protection and pollution levels, a special monitoring campaign is being conducted in six NCR cities of Rajasthan — Alwar, Bhiwadi, Khairthal, Bharatpur, Deeg and Kotputli — from November 2 to November 30, 2026, in compliance with the directions of the Hon'ble Supreme Court and the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
Under this campaign, samples of water and soil are being collected and tested, along with monitoring of ambient air quality.
The Rajasthan State Pollution Control Board is continuously monitoring environmental quality across the state through modern monitoring systems and regular environmental assessments. The Board aims to scientifically assess pollution levels, encourage effective control measures and promote public participation in building a clean and healthy environment.
