The BJP has criticized the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government, holding it accountable for the worsening air quality in Delhi. Highlighting issues such as delayed implementation of pollution control measures and ineffective policies, the BJP claims that the AAP's governance has failed to address the root causes of air pollution in the city. The accusations come amid growing public concern over deteriorating air quality, which has forced schools to shift online and raised health alarms across the capital. The AAP, however, has countered these claims, attributing the pollution to external factors like stubble burning in neighboring states.
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The ICMR-funded study, published in EMBO Molecular Medicine, provides the most comprehensive molecular pathway to date linking maternal exposure to particulate matter (PM2.5) with adverse pregnancy outcomes and potential long-term effects on children.
The scheme will benefit approximately 2.07 lakh (1.91 lakh trucks and 16,329 buses) vehicle owners in Delhi-NCR (comprising Delhi, Haryana, Rajasthan, and Uttar Pradesh), the statement said.
The plan to phase out older trucks and buses in Delhi NCR targets 1.9 lakh trucks and approximately 16,000 buses.
Doctors explain that prolonged inactivity can slow blood circulation and worsen blood vessel function. It may also impair glucose and fat metabolism, increasing the risk of obesity, diabetes, and vascular problems.
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