India, Oct. 7 -- Schoolchildren in Gurugram are exposed to fine particulate matter (PM) pollution levels up to 5.5 times the permissible national standards during their daily commute and school hours, according to a study by the Raahgiri Foundation and the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) India.

The report, Clean Air Zones Around Schools: Gurugram Case Example, was released at Urban Adda 2026 during a session titled "From Tailpipes to Treelines: Reimagining Urban Air through Clean Air Zones".

The study mapped the relationship between traffic congestion, inadequate pedestrian infrastructure and children's exposure to air pollution around schools. It found that PM2.5 concentrations during school hours exceeded national...