17th April 2026
4:00 PM
India’s air quality policies have largely focused on PM10 — but growing evidence shows that PM2.5 poses greater risks to public health and needs focused policy attention.
This webinar examines gaps in current frameworks, including the National Clean Air Programme (NCAP), and explores how centring PM2.5 can improve policy design, implementation, and health outcomes.
Bringing together research and on-ground insights, the session creates space for dialogue among practitioners, researchers, policymakers, and city networks working to strengthen India’s air quality response.
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