WHO praises Delhi govt for curbing pollution

The city got a figurative pat on the back from the World Health Organization (WHO) in its report praising the government’s effort in combating pollution and making the environs citizen friendly.

WHO REPORT
The report 'The urban environment and health: Delhi stands up to the challenge' praises the introduction of CNG for running commercial transport vehicles.

While the early results of switch to CNG were encouraging, the levels of respirable particulate matter went up by 40 per cent in 2009. The report does not blame the government but points out at the increased number of vehicles, which went up from 3.6 million 2001 to 4.8 million in 2006.

Even as officials discussed unplanned urbanisation as a challenge for public health on World Health Day, they appreciated Delhi's efforts in building its infrastructure, thanks to the upcoming Commonwealth Games. The officials did not shy away from defending the increase in pollution levels saying it was 'temporary.'

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