Increasing Pollution in India
                     
Increasing Pollution in India



Increasing Pollution in 
India


India is Facing severe air quality concerns. Many cities and towns are facing 
very poor air quality index which is resulting in poor health of citizens.


• Besides pollution from vehicles, biomass, crop 
residue burning and fuel wood are also major 
reasons for rapidly increasing pollution.

• Today many cities in India have suspended 
particulate matter beyond acceptable levels.

• India has been third largest emitter of carbon 
dioxide (CO2) in the world.

Why Air Quality is degrading in India?


Impact Due To Long-term Exposure To Bad Air

• Every Kid in Delhi, India has impaired lungs
• The lung capacity of children in Delhi was 10% 

lower than those in the US
• Breathing air with a PM2.5 content of between 950 

and 1,000 is like smoking 44 cigarettes
• India is top country in the world in pollution-related 

deaths


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