The article discusses two new studies presented in Patna on 28 August 2025. The reports analyse the city's transport challenges and the state's electric vehicle (EV) policy.

Experts urge Patna to promote electric vehicles to cut pollution and improve transport.

Gurgaon has enjoyed two consecutive days of "good" air quality, an uncommon feat for the city, with its Air Quality Index (AQI) reaching a very healthy level of 35.

Air pollution is reducing life expectancy in Bihar by several years, but cleaner air could improve health and lifespan.

More electric vehicles are needed to cut pollution and improve traffic in Patna.

से विडंबना ही कहा जायेगा कि पटना शहर के 64.1 फीसदी लोगों के कार्य स्थल उनके घर से पांच किलोमीटर के दायरे के अंदर हैं.

As of August 17, Delhi has recorded 53 days of “satisfactory” air quality in 2025, the highest number in the same period since 2020

In the corresponding period last year, Delhi logged 37 such days, with no “good” air day – when the AQI is 50 or lower

Despite a rainy August improving overall air quality slightly, Delhi has not recorded a single day of "good" air pollution levels in the past two years, highlighting the persistent severity of its pollution problem.

An official report reveals that all air quality monitoring stations in Haryana, including those in Gurgaon, have been non-functional for months, raising serious concerns about data reliability and pollution management.

Gurgaon has lost its ability to monitor real-time air quality after its only functioning government air quality monitoring station stopped transmitting data.

The air quality station in Sector 51 stopped functioning in April, the one run by TERI stopped in March, and the Vikas Sadan station has been offline since January.