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vi) National EV policy – reduce exhaust emission

vii) Ban on stubble burning.

Effectives of the steps taken by government

Positive - Reduction in PM10 and PM2.5 in the cities such as Delhi

More days of less pollution in 2023 compared to 2012.

Increased capacity of RE generation ~66 GW solar energy produced

Lamented - Underutilisation of fund under NCAP – (PSC report)

Increasing private vehicles in major cities

Vagaries of nature – increasing climate change disasters supplementing issues of pollution.

Air pollution causes several respiratory issues and organ failure. It leads to reduced life expectancy ~ 5.9 years (WHO).

Improved public transportation, clean fuel and lifestyle changes (LIFE) are needed to abate the pollution