Call to Action: Tackle India's PM2.5 Crisis Now
Published on: March 8, 2026, 11:35 a.m. | Source: Devdiscourse
The Congress has called for an urgent revision and enforcement of India's National Ambient Air Quality Standards, 2009, due to dangerously high PM2.5 pollution levels. A study revealed grave health risks, with approximately 17.2 lakh Indians dying annually from PM2.5 exposure. Despite efforts, current measures are deemed insufficient.
