Air Quality Index

The Indian government has unveiled a plan to measure the air quality throughout India. The Air Quality Index is active in 10 cities currently, with plans for it to be implemented nationally. The index measures for a number of chemicals, namely; Nitrogen Dioxide (NO₂), Sulfur Dioxide (SO), Carbon monoxide (CO), Ozone (O3), Ammonia (NH₃), Lead (Pb), fine particles known as PM_2.5 and dust particles known as PM₁₀. The air quality index is hailed as a step on the right path to curbing air pollution. Live information about the air quality in your area can be viewed online here