India’s actions for cleaner air

All 1.4 billion people in India are exposed to excessive levels of PM2.5, the most harmful kind of air pollution. In addition to posing serious health hazards, such as cancer and heart and lung conditions, this situation has resulted in enormous financial losses, with air pollution accounting for around 1.36% of India’s GDP in 2019.

All 1.4 billion people in India are exposed to unsafe levels of ambient PM2.5, the most harmful kind of air pollution, according to Richard Peltier, an expert in air quality from the University of Massachusetts Amherst. In addition to posing serious health hazards, such as cancer and heart and lung conditions, this situation has resulted in enormous financial losses, with air pollution accounting for around 1.36% of India’s GDP in 2019.

The National Clean Air Programme of India addresses the declining quality of the air in 132 cities that do not fulfill air pollution guidelines. This all-inclusive framework fosters cooperation between local and federal agencies as well as city-specific air quality control strategies.The National Clean Air Programme of India addresses the declining quality of the air in 132 cities that do not fulfill air pollution guidelines. This all-inclusive framework facilitates cooperation between local and federal agencies and supports city-specific air quality control strategies.

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