2025 Air Quality Success in Delhi NCR

Commission for Air Quality Management revoked Stage-3 Graded Response Action Plan actions in Delhi-NCR after Air Quality Index improved from 380 to 236.
2025 data shows Delhi recorded 200 days below Air Quality Index 200, best Jan-Nov average in eight years.
Officials used mechanised road sweeping, anti-smog guns, and stricter construction monitoring as Particulate Matter 2.5 and 10 levels dropped.
Authorities issued over 12,000 challans in 24 hours, exceeding 12 lakh since October 1.
Delhi government plans stricter Graded Response Action Plan enforcement, tech pilots, and citizen participation in 2026.
Manjinder Singh Sirsa credited a 'science-led' approach for 2025 air quality gains.

Government Actions | Environmental Policy | Air Quality

India

Manjinder Singh Sirsa

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