Safeguarding from perils of industrial and vehicular pollution

By Aravind Narayanam and M Shanmuga Sundaram

The growing urbanization has made air pollution one of the larger killers and India cannot remain complacent. The dynamic Indian economy continues to battle the rising level of pollution with air pollution being one of the greatest hindrances for development. The rising GDP and rapid industrial growth and increased emissions from industries along with vehicles is the main cause of pollution in the form of volatile organic hydrocarbons (VOC’s), lead/benzene, carbon monoxide, sulphur dioxide, nitrogen dioxide amongst other intoxicants.

India has witnessed an increase in concerns over environmental degradation in the last two years. According to a study published by Earth System Science Data in 2015, India saw a growth of 5.2 per cent in emissions.  As one of the key contributors to the ever-growing environmental issue, the government of India is taking various initiatives to curb the impact of pollution on the environment. Last year in October, India actively signed the Paris Climate Change Agreement and ensured reduction of carbon footprint and protect the earth from adverse impact of climate change. 

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