Indian Cities Record Decade of Unsafe Air Quality Levels Despite National Clean Air Programme

Nov 28, 2025 11:08 pm CST

A comprehensive ten-year analysis reveals that no major Indian city has achieved safe air quality levels since 2015, with even Bengaluru consistently exceeding safe thresholds. Delhi remains the most polluted metropolis despite various interventions, while local pollution sources now outweigh seasonal factors across urban India, creating serious health risks for millions of outdoor workers.