Conclusion
Health, as we all know, is an all-pervasive subject, lying not only within the scope of the health department but with all those involved in human development. Many great scholars from Buddha to Hippocrates have emphasised the importance of environment in the health of the individual. Therefore, it is the duty of every citizen to think in a broader perspective and take appropriate steps to control pollution, in order to prevent our future generations from living in an unhealthy environment, plagued with respiratory diseases and lung problems. Delhi has seen an unprecedented population rise and it is expected to increase by a further 40% by 2021 due to the migration of people to the capital. Such rapid urbanisation has led to pressure on existing infrastructure, deforestation and a greater susceptibility to both man-made and natural disasters. A city can recover quicker by building smarter and better and adapting in how they respond.
CONCLUSION
The Government and judiciary have taken several steps to combat the level of air pollution in the city during the last ten years. The benefits of air pollution control measures are evident in the readings recorded undertaken to further reduce the levels of air pollution. The measures already in force need to be strengthened and their scope needs to be magnified to a larger scale. The legislative and judicial efforts alone are not sufficient, participation of the community is crucial in order to make a palpable effect in the reduction of pollution. by various governmental agencies. 40 However, more proactive steps need to be
40 CPCB issues annual reports and various periodical publications highlighting the effect of air pollution. The reports are available at http://cpcb.nic.in/annual-report.php.
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