{"id":24827,"date":"2024-02-01T17:01:31","date_gmt":"2024-02-01T17:01:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/?p=24827"},"modified":"2024-02-01T17:01:33","modified_gmt":"2024-02-01T17:01:33","slug":"why-has-extreme-particulate-pollution-remained-a-festering-issue-in-delhi-ncr-region-upsc-geography-optional-mains-2022","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/why-has-extreme-particulate-pollution-remained-a-festering-issue-in-delhi-ncr-region-upsc-geography-optional-mains-2022\/","title":{"rendered":"Why has extreme particulate pollution remained a festering issue in Delhi NCR region? &#8211; UPSC Geography Optional Mains &#8211; 2022"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/upsc\/upsc-gs-advance-and-mentorship-program-ampcsat?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Link&amp;utm_campaign=GS+Advanced\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Attempt-our-Daily-Weekly-Current-Affairs-Quiz-now-8.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-43397\" srcset=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Attempt-our-Daily-Weekly-Current-Affairs-Quiz-now-8.png 1280w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Attempt-our-Daily-Weekly-Current-Affairs-Quiz-now-8-1170x274.png 1170w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Attempt-our-Daily-Weekly-Current-Affairs-Quiz-now-8-585x137.png 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The persistent challenge of extreme particulate pollution in the Delhi National Capital Region (NCR) has become a critical and enduring issue, capturing the attention of environmentalists, policymakers, and the public alike. Despite concerted efforts to address the problem, the region continues to grapple with dangerously high levels of particulate matter, posing severe risks to public health and the environment. The multifaceted nature of this predicament stems from a complex interplay of factors, including vehicular emissions, industrial activities, agricultural practices, and meteorological conditions. This introductory paragraph seeks to unravel the layers of complexity that contribute to the enduring problem of extreme particulate pollution in Delhi NCR, shedding light on the challenges that persist and hinder effective mitigation strategies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_73 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69e0673097e66\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-cssicon\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69e0673097e66\"  \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/why-has-extreme-particulate-pollution-remained-a-festering-issue-in-delhi-ncr-region-upsc-geography-optional-mains-2022\/#Answer\" title=\"Answer\">Answer<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/why-has-extreme-particulate-pollution-remained-a-festering-issue-in-delhi-ncr-region-upsc-geography-optional-mains-2022\/#In_case_you_still_have_your_doubts_contact_us_on_9811333901\" title=\"In case you still have your doubts, contact us on 9811333901.&nbsp;\">In case you still have your doubts, contact us on 9811333901.&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/why-has-extreme-particulate-pollution-remained-a-festering-issue-in-delhi-ncr-region-upsc-geography-optional-mains-2022\/#Visit_our_YouTube_Channel_%E2%80%93_here\" title=\"Visit our YouTube Channel &#8211;&nbsp;here\">Visit our YouTube Channel &#8211;&nbsp;here<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Answer\"><\/span>Answer<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Delhi\u2019s air pollution (Average annual PM2.5 concentration in 2022-98.8 \u03bcg\/m\u00b3) is more than four times higher than the WHO&#8217;s recommended safe limit (25 \u03bcg\/m\u00b3) Extreme particulate pollution- festering issue in Delhi NCR region because of following reasons-<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Delhi is located in a bowl-shaped valley, which traps pollutants.<\/li><li>Location away from sea discourage dissipation of pollutants through diurnal wind circulation<\/li><li>High continentality, harsh winters, temperature inversion traps pollutants near ground eg. formation of pollution dome in Delhi during winters large number of vehicles on the road, which are a major source of air pollution. As per Delhi<\/li><li>Transport Department, there were over 1.1 crore (11 million) registered vehicles in Delhi in 2022.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"828\" height=\"515\" data-src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Screenshot-2024-02-01-222900.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-24828 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Screenshot-2024-02-01-222900.png 828w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Screenshot-2024-02-01-222900-585x364.png 585w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 828px) 100vw, 828px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 828px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 828\/515;\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Major industrial centre like Okhla Narela, Mayapuri thus industrial emissions<\/li><li>Delhi is a rapidly growing city; construction activity is another major source of air pollution.<\/li><li>Prone to dust storms, which can further worsen air pollution.<\/li><li>Stubble burning in neighbouring states of Punjab and Haryana contributes to air pollution in Delhi.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Odd-Even Scheme, Anti-Dust Campaign, &#8216;Green Delhi&#8217; campaign, Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP), The National Air Quality Monitoring Programme (NAQM), Stringent construction guidelines and a comprehensive Electric Vehicle (EV) Policy are steps in the right direction to curb high pollution levels in Delhi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/upsc\/upsc-essay?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Banner&amp;utm_campaign=Essay\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/UPSC-Essay-Course-1280\u00d7300-1-3.svg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-42688 lazyload\" width=\"781\" height=\"182\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 781px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 781\/182;\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"In_case_you_still_have_your_doubts_contact_us_on_9811333901\"><\/span><strong>In case you still have your doubts, contact us on 9811333901.<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For UPSC Prelims Resources,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/upsc-cse-prelims-resource-centre\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Click here<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For Daily Updates and Study Material:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Join our Telegram Channel &#8211;&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/t.me\/WithEdukemy4IAS\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Edukemy for IAS<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>1. 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