Jan 6, 2025: Aaj Ka AQI from union minister Nitin Gadkari’s residence

Aaj Ka AQI is a new show aimed at fixing accountability for a solution to India’s air crisis. For the ninth episode, Newslaundry went to Union Road Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari’s residence on Monday. 

The AQI at the nearest station hovered around 350 or in the ‘very poor’ category. Outside Gadkari’s home, the air detector pegged the PM 2.5 level at around 215 and PM 10 around 240. But what measures have been taken by the minister to tackle the air crisis?

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