By Admin 
Delhi air pollution: There is a relief news for those living in the country’s capital Delhi. In fact, during the last five years, the air quality index (AQI) of the month of March was the best in Delhi. During this time the average AQI 170 was recorded. According to the Air Quality Management Commission (CAQM), average air quality index (AQI) was recorded in Delhi during the January to March period, the lowest during the quarter in the last 5 years.
The Air Quality Management Commission (CAQM) said that in the last 5 years during the period of January to March in 2025, air quality was best recorded in the last 5 years. The average AQI of January to March was 231. Whereas in 2024 it was 250, 240 in 2023, 241 in 2022 and AQI 278 in 2021. According to CAQM, there was not a single day in 2025 when AQI has crossed 400.
Emphasis on air pollution control- CAQM
According to the Air Quality Management Commission (CAQM), six days in 2021, one in 2022, three in 2023 and three days in 2024 were crossed AQI 400. This time in Delhi, this time AQI did not cross 400 in Delhi.
According to CAQM, during the first quarter of 2025, 36 days AQI in Delhi was below 200. Whereas it was 13 days in 2021, 27 in 2022, 35 in 2023 and 41 days below AQI 200 in 2024. The Commission said that Delhi’s air quality has improved due to favorable weather conditions and efforts of various agencies.
According to a CMQM official, air pollution is working on effective measures to prevent, control and reduce air pollution and improve air quality in the national capital. The BJP government of Delhi is emphasizing different measures for air pollution control. This includes new techniques such as drone mist sprinkler, outdoor air purifier and installation of air quality monitoring stations across Delhi.