Delhi Civic Body Leaves Rs 29 Crore Clean Air Funds Unspent Amid Worsening Air Pollution Crisis

Nov 14, 2025 07:33 pm CST

The Municipal Corporation of Delhi has failed to utilize over Rs 28.77 crore from National Clean Air Programme funds over two years while the city continues to experience hazardous air pollution levels. Despite receiving additional allocations, implementation of critical air quality interventions remains ineffective as Delhi's AQI repeatedly reaches severe levels, endangering public health.