21 Indian cities reduce PM10 pollution by over 40%: Report
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Data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) reveals that out of the 131 Indian cities under the National Clean Air Programme (NCAP), 95 have improved their air quality. Remarkably, 21 of these cities have reduced PM10 (particulate matter that is 10 microns or less) pollution by over 40% compared to levels recorded in 2017-18. However, only a small fraction of NCAP cities, specifically 18 out of the total, met the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for PM10.