Congress Slams Modi Govt Over Air Pollution 'Denial' Citing World Bank Report
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Moneycontrol•18-01-2026, 20:06
Congress Slams Modi Govt Over Air Pollution 'Denial' Citing World Bank Report
- •Congress accuses Modi government of denying India's air pollution emergency, citing a World Bank report.
- •The World Bank report, 'A Breath of Change', highlights 1 million premature deaths annually in the Indo-Gangetic plains and Himalayan foothills.
- •Economic losses due to air pollution in the region are estimated at 10% of regional GDP every year.
- •Jairam Ramesh emphasized the need for strict emission standards, faster shutdown of old power plants, and airshed-based management.
- •Congress advocates for reviewing the Air Pollution Act, expanding the National Clean Air Programme, and enforcing pollution rules strictly.
Why It Matters: Congress criticizes Modi government's inaction on air pollution, citing severe health and economic impacts from a World Bank report.
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