NGT Investigates AQI related Mental Health Fallout as India Dominates World's Most Polluted Cities List

Air pollution's toll on mental health prompts urgent NGT investigation in India.

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Rural areas hit hardest by pollution's mental impact, reports find.

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Lack of monitoring for critical pollutants like ammonia and arsenic raises alarms.

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India's presence on global pollution list triggers in-depth NGT scrutiny.

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Evidence links poor air quality to rising psychological distress in economically weaker areas.

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July 10 set for NGT's next hearing, with public health stakes high.

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CPCB tasked with ramping up pollutant monitoring after NGT findings.

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Air quality crisis unfolds as India leads in global pollution rates.

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