Mumbai: Delhi’s pollution level and ‘poor’ air quality have reached into the core of the heart of everyone. From office boy to union minister, all are singing the same songs regarding the national capital’s pollution. Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari is not behind, considering the pollution levels of the city as a serious issue. He further added that staying in Delhi is not free from health difficulties and different kinds of infections. He explained that the toxic air of Delhi has been hazardous, and it may reduce life expectancy by 10 years.
He went on to say that both Delhi and Mumbai come in the ‘red zone’ category in pollution; the matter should be taken more seriously. Last year he said that he fell sick after stepping into the national capital. I think I should think twice before moving to Delhi due to the pollution levels.
The minister also pointed out that both Delhi and Mumbai are now in the “red zone” category for air pollution and stressed that the environmental issue must be taken more seriously. “Ecology and ethics must be kept in the category of development of economy and infrastructure,” he said.
Gadkari explained that developing road infrastructure is expected to reduce pollution. He added that India imports Rs 22 lakh crore of fossil fuels like petrol and diesel, which increase pollution. Besides this, traffic jams contribute a lot to deteriorating air quality. Gadkari warns that there is a need to take urgent action to improve the air quality of the major cities of the country.
