India reports progress in air quality, with 97 out of 130 cities improving since 2017.

India's National Clean Air Programme has shown progress, with 97 out of 130 cities improving air quality since 2017-18. Cities like Byrnihat, Kohima, and Sivasagar met their PM10 reduction targets by 40%, while Hyderabad saw a 26% drop. However, pollution in Guwahati, Nagaon, and Nalbari worsened, with Nalbari experiencing a 46% increase. The NCAP aims to reduce PM10 levels by up to 40% by 2025-26.

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