India, March 14 -- Delhi's new Lieutenant Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu on Saturday called for "collective effort" in improving the capital's air quality, after some children he met at a local cafe shared with him their concerns about pollution.

"Met a wonderful family at our local colony cafe today. The children raised an important concern about Delhi's AQI & the air we breathe. Their awareness was truly heartening," he posted on X. He did not detail what the children said or suggested.

"Improving air quality requires a collective effort. I would welcome practical ideas & suggestions," Sandhu added.

Delhi's Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 145, in the 'moderate' category, on Saturday morning, an improvement from 189 on Friday evening...