Indias air pollution strategy needs atmanirbharta

Category : Air Pollution | Location : National  | Posted on 2025-05-12 09:04:02

The Centre’s Make in India initiative has boosted the morale of the country’s youth. From space technologies and the Moon Mission to Covid-19 vaccines and Vande Bharat trains, the country has proved its mettle. However, when it comes to improving air quality and mitigating the health impacts of pollution, we lag behind. Every year, reports rank multiple Indian cities among the world’s most polluted . These rankings are often produced by foreign entities under foreign-funded projects. Air pollution remains one of India’s most pressing challenges, yet we have not fully grasped its complexities. Some experts cite a lack of funds, yet pollution control boards frequently return unspent funds .

Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/indias-air-pollution-strategy-needs-atmanirbharta-9996872/