Japan's agency for official development aid is supporting New Delhi's battle against air pollution by making use of its training program on air-quality management in Tokyo and elsewhere.

As part of its initiative to help the government of the Indian capital, the Japan International Cooperation Agency said it is planning to invite two officials to Japan this year, after training two Indian officials in Japan for more than a month last summer.

"We have received positive comments from the Delhi government on our training program and we are happy to continue our support in their capacity development," JICA said in an email interview.