As per WHO's latest survey report, you will be astonished to know as an Indian that Delhi tops the list of the most polluted cities of the world. Yes, not only this but also Delhi's polluted air is rated as the worst in India and world. Out of the twenty most polluted cities of the world, thirteen are Indian and this is more than simply a shameful fact. A single breathe in Delhi is equivalent to 30 number of cigarette smokings.
O gosh! that means every Delhi individual has the most chance of getting affected with cancer in his life time. It is here noteworthy that out of ten modern Delhi children, four have lung related problems.
O gosh! that means every Delhi individual has the most chance of getting affected with cancer in his life time. It is here noteworthy that out of ten modern Delhi children, four have lung related problems.
What are the main reasons for Delhi's life killing pollution? Below are the points to consider:
1. There are more than 80 lacs of vehicles in Delhi which are more than 15 years old.
2. Daily 52000 new vehicles enter into Delhi's highways and gully roads.
3. Sulphur dioxide's volume in Delhi has reached the 478 mark but no promising and satisfactory step has been taken by the Government to control it.
4. Being the national capital, Delhi runs maximum number of small and large trucks and goods carriers on its roads and highways which leave in uncontrollable amount of smoke and harmful gaseous substances.
Here are the top steps and initiatives that can be taken to stop pollution in Delhi:
1. Limit the number of vehicle registration.
2. Levy some taxes like corporation charges on heavy goods carriers.
3. Levy special amount of charges on 15 to 20 year old vehicles.
4. Levy specific charge on vehicles that leave heavy smoke.
5. Government must use all the above collected taxes for introducing scientific ways and means, buying ultra modern scientific equipments to kill and minimize pollution.
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