India’s ₹858 crore pollution fund remains unused as air worsens
Edited By WION Video Desk
Published: Mar 26, 2025, 08:15 IST | Updated: Mar 26, 2025, 08:15 IST
Less than 1% of India’s ₹858 crore pollution fund has been spent in 2024-25, sparking outrage. A parliamentary panel is shocked by the underutilization, as toxic air continues to choke cities like Delhi. Experts urge immediate action, including heat action plans, to combat rising pollution levels.
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