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Air quality a nationwide crisis, govt response exceedingly ineffective: Cong

The Congress party has labeled India's air quality issues as a nationwide crisis, criticizing the government's response as ineffective and inadequate. Citing a report from the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air, Congress leader Jairam Ramesh highlighted that nearly 44% of Indian cities are suffering from chronic air pollution, with annual PM2.5 levels exceeding national standards for several years.

Air quality a nationwide crisis, govt response exceedingly ineffective: Cong

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Key Highlights

  • Congress claims air quality in India is a structural crisis.
  • 44% of Indian cities assessed have chronic air pollution.
  • Annual PM2.5 levels have consistently exceeded national standards from 2019 to 2024.
  • Congress demands a reform of the National Clear Air Programme.
  • Jairam Ramesh criticizes the NCAP as 'Notional Clear Air Programme'.
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  1. Air quality a nationwide crisis, government response exceedingly ineffective: Congress
  2. Air quality a nationwide crisis, govt response exceedingly ineffective: Cong

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