Pollution level high in 41 tier-II Indian cities
According to Central Pollution Control Board, of the 74 tier-II cities monitored in India, 41 were found to have high air and water pollution levels. These cities, including Rishikesh and Tezpur, generate about 2,696.7 million litres sewage per day, with 10% of it getting treated. The government reportedly plans to spend ₹553 crore across five years to bring down pollution.