Pollution
ACTIVISM
In India, pollution is still a major problem that affects both urban and rural areas' air, water, and land. Because of automobile emissions, industrial waste, and construction dust, major cities like Delhi, Ludhiana, and Gurugram routinely record dangerous air quality levels.
One of the biggest problems facing contemporary India is pollution. It directly jeopardizes sustainable development, public health, and the environment. The effects of pollution are felt throughout the nation, from the suffocating air in Delhi to the contaminated rivers like the Yamuna and Ganga.
Air pollution has risen to dangerous levels, particularly in urban areas. The burning of crop residue, industrial smoke, construction dust, and vehicle emissions all play a major role in the increase in dangerous pollutants. In addition to having an impact on the environment, this causes heart disease, respiratory problems, and a reduction in life expectancy for millions of people.
Pollution of water is equally alarming. Untreated sewage, industrial waste, and plastic debris have contaminated many rivers and lakes. One of the world's most polluted rivers is the Yamuna, which flows through Delhi. Waterborne disease outbreaks are caused by contaminated water sources, which also affect agriculture, human health, and aquatic life.
Food safety is impacted and soil quality is deteriorated by land pollution, which is mostly caused by plastic waste and inappropriate disposal of household and commercial waste. Despite the government's ban on single-use plastics, enforcement is still lax in many places.
Programs and policies do exist, but they are frequently not implemented consistently. Stricter law enforcement, improved waste management systems, and a general change in public attitudes are all necessary for effective change.