Despite severe pollution, Delhi used only a third of funds allocated under National Clean Air Programme

Delhi, grappling with severe pollution, has utilised only a fraction of the funds allocated under the National Clean Air Programme. Launched in 2019, the program aims to reduce PM10 pollution significantly by 2026. However, numerous cities, including Noida, Faridabad, and Visakhapatnam, have also shown low fund utilisation, raising concerns about the program's effectiveness.