The Indian government informed Parliament there is no conclusive data establishing a direct correlation between higher air quality index (AQI) levels and lung diseases, according to a PTI News report published within the reporting window from 1:16 p.m. to 4:16 p.m. UTC on December 19, 2025. The statement was made in response to a query in Parliament, as detailed in the PTI article linked in their X post. Officials conveyed this position during the three-hour period spanning early afternoon UTC. The report from PTI News provides the full details, accessible via the provided link, confirming the government's official response without additional context on ongoing air quality discussions or health studies.
