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21 cities achieve target of 40% PM10 cut 2 years before deadline

IndiaTimes Sunday, 8 September 2024 ()
Twenty-one cities, including Greater Mumbai and Varanasi, have cut PM10 levels by over 40% from 2017-18 to 2023-24 but still fail to meet national air quality standards. The National Clean Air Programme aims for a similar reduction by 2025-26. Significant funds are being allocated to improve air quality in these cities.
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