Air Pollution in India

IQAir’s Fifth World Air Quality Report: Key Findings

March 16, 2023

The fifth World Air Quality Report by IQAir shows that India is still facing a severe air pollution crisis. The report revealed that 39 Indian cities were among the world’s 50 most polluted cities based on PM2.5 levels in the ..

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World Bank: Curbing Air Pollution in India Needs Efforts Across South Asia

December 19, 2022

The World Bank released a report emphasising the importance of coordinated efforts of all South Asian countries to reduce air pollution. What are the key findings of the report? There are six major airsheds in South Asia. These are: West/Central ..

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West Bengal’s ‘Graded Response Action Plan’

December 2, 2022

The state government of West Bengal announced ‘Graded Response Action Plan’ (GRAP) after Kolkata’s air quality worsened significantly during the last week of November. About West Bengal’s GRAP ‘Graded Response Action Plan’ (GRAP) aims to combat increasing air pollution in ..

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Link of PM 2.5 Pollutants to Anaemia Prevalence

November 10, 2022

A new study titled “Reducing the burden of anaemia in Indian women of reproductive age with clean-air targets” has found a link between the PM 2.5 pollutants and the prevalence of anaemia. It was conducted by researchers from institutions and ..

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New Target under National Clean Air Programme

September 27, 2022

A new target has been set under the National Clean Air Programme (NCAP). Key facts The Indian Government has set a new target of 40 per cent reduction in the particulate matter concentration by 2026 in cities under the NCAP. ..

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First Anniversary of Shoonya campaign

September 15, 2022

NITI Aayog has recently hosted the inaugural edition of Shoonya Forum in Delhi to commemorate the first anniversary of Shoonya Campaign. Key facts At the Shoonya Forum, 25 Shoonya partners have announced their commitment to accelerate India’s transition to Electronic ..

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