All about India

In recent years, India’s industries have been expanding due to factors such as population growth, especially those in the urban areas. Although this may be beneficial to the economy of India, more energy needs to be produced to power these factories. When fossil fuels - the world's major source of energy - are burnt, gases are added to the atmosphere. Many cities in India have crossed the limits of suspended particulate matter, sulfur dioxide, and other pollutants due to vehicular and industrial emissions. According to an article by the World Bank Organization, Delhi, the capital of India is one of the world’s most polluted cities. This is evident from satellite images of India, presenting viewers with the image of a near-permanent haze. In fact, this issue has been surrounding India since 15 years ago in 1999, when the average total suspended particulate (TSP) in Delhi was 378 micrograms per cubic meter – approximately five times the World Health Organization’s (WHO) annual average standard. This situation is worsened by the increase in traffic that comes together with population growth. This may lead to health problems such as lung infections. To learn more about healthcare in India, click here.