Feb 20, 2025: How polluted is the air at Ramlila Maidan?

Heads of at least 20 states and UTs attended the swearing-in ceremony of Delhi’s new chief minister Rekha Gupta at Ramlila Maidan on Thursday. In attendance was also Prime Minister Narendra Modi. But how breathable was the air at the iconic venue?

The AQI reading at the nearest station was in the ‘moderate’ category. PM 2.5 levels ranged between 115 and 125, while PM 10 hovered around 130.

In this episode of Aaj Ka AQI, Anmol Pritam looks at what change can the newly-elected government spell for Delhi’s air quality?

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