Transport Emissions Drive 40% of India’s Air Pollution
Recently, Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari highlighted that the transport sector contributes nearly 40% of air pollution in India, making it a central focus of the country’s climate mitigation and clean-air strategies. This statement underscores the growing recognition that vehicular emissions are a dominant driver of deteriorating urban air quality and associated public health challenges.
India’s air pollution levels remain alarmingly high. According to the World Air Quality Report 2024, India ranked among the most polluted countries globally, with average PM2.5 concentrations far exceeding safe limits prescribed by the World Health Organization. Urban centres, particularly larg
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