India, Jan. 2 -- The Government of India has issued a release:

Year

Daily avg. PM10 (µgm/m3)

Daily avg. PM2.5 (µgm/m3)

2018

242

114

2019

218

109

2020*

181

95

2021

211

105

2022

211

98

2023

206

100

2024

212

105

2025

198

97

The Commission for Air Quality Management in NCR and Adjoining Areas (CAQM), since its inception in 2021, through a series of Directions/ Advisories and Orders, has initiated various policy measures and field actions towards abatement of air pollution in Delhi-NCR.

During the period 2018-2025, Delhi recorded its lowest ever average concentrations of Particulate Matter (PM10 and PM2.5) in the year 2025, with annual average PM10 and PM2.5 concentration at 198 µg/m³ and 97 µ...