Maharashtra rural air pollution rises 4.1% as urban PM2.5 levels fall 5.5% between 2014 and 2023, study flags gaps in clean-air strategy

Maharashtra is experiencing an increase in rural air pollution despite improvements in urban air quality. Rural PM2.5 levels rose 4.1% while urban levels decreased by 5.5% from 2014 to 2023. This analysis suggests that pollution control strategies focused on cities may not benefit rural communities effectively. Key findings indica