\u2713Ghaziabad was found to be the most polluted of the 56 cities in North India for which data on PM2.5 levels in 2021 was taken in a study by Centre for Science and Environment (CSE).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2713Followed by Delhi, Faridabad and Noida<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u25cf Pollution levels:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2713Delhi, Ghaziabad and Noida are on the list of \u2018non-attainment cities\u2019 that receive funding under the National Clean Air Programme (NCAP).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2713Only 7 cities in the NCR region are covered under 2 central government programs that provide funds to mitigate air pollution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2713Khurja and Alwar are also on the list of non-attainment cities<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2713Required to reduce air pollution by 20% to 30% by 2024 under the NCAP.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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