India needs to change course to curb air pollution: World Bank study

Terming air pollution as a public health crisis for South Asia, the report highlights that this crisis not only imposes high economic costs but also cause nearly 2 million premature deaths each year

The study titled, " Striving for Clean Air: Air Pollution and Public Health in South Asia," says that the subcontinent is home to "9 of the world’s 10 cities with the worst air pollution, which causes an estimated 2 million premature deaths across the region each year and incurs significant economic costs." 

The report released on December 14, shows that there are economically feasible, cost-effective solutions to achieve clean air in the region, but this requires countries to coordinate policies and investments. The report gives a detailed overview of current pollution levels, government policies and a roadmap to achieve air