Air Quality: A triple indicatorAddressing experts and policymakers, Bhatti Vikramarka stressed that air quality is no longer just an environmental concern but a critical public health, productivity and economic indicator. Citing the 2024 State of Global Air Report, he warned that air pollution has become the second leading cause of death globally, claiming over 8 million lives annually. “Development without clean air is not real progress; it is merely delayed damage,” the Deputy CM stated, reinforcing the Cabinet’s commitment under the leadership of Chief Minister Revanth Reddy. State Clean Air Action Plan (2025): A targeted plan focusing on road dust, construction and open burning is already in motion. Public Empowerment: The air quality dashboardIn a move toward greater transparency, the government announced the upcoming launch of a Public Air Quality Dashboard.