NCAP Report 2025: Delhi Reduces PM2.5 Levels by 5% Annualy.

Ranks & Reports | Dated: 31 Dec 2025

According to the annual report under the National Clean Air Programme (NCAP), Delhi has witnessed a 5% reduction in annual PM2.5 concentration levels in 2025 compared to 2024. Despite the improvement, it remains one of the most polluted cities. Srinagar and Kohima were ranked as the cities with the cleanest air.

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • The report assessed 131 non-attainment cities.
  • Varanasi showed the most significant improvement among Tier-2 cities.
  • NCAP targets a 40% reduction in particulate matter concentration by 2026 (base year 2017).

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • Report: NCAP Annual Report 2025.
  • Improvement: Delhi (5%).
  • Cleanest City: Srinagar.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

Which city was identified as having the cleanest air in the latest NCAP report for 2025?

Correct Answer: Srinagar

🚀 Quick Recap:

About NCAP

  • Launch Year – 2019
  • Nodal Ministry – MoEFCC