India, March 20 -- Concerned over the deteriorating air quality in Pimpri-Chinchwad with the Air Quality Index (AQI) hovering in the 100-150 range, which falls under the "moderate to unhealthy for sensitive groups" category, mayor Ravi Landge has directed the civic administration to implement immediate and comprehensive measures to improve environmental conditions and safeguard public health, officials said on Thursday.

Landge chaired a meeting with environmental organisations, experts, stakeholders and citizens on March 15.

Departments have been asked to fix accountability and ensure effective implementation of pollution-control measures, officials said.

Among the key steps proposed is the expansion of air quality monitoring stations ...