Pollution in Indore – Photo: Amar Ujala Expansion In three years of keeping Indore’s air clean Have done crores, but the changes were like cumin in the camel’s mouth, which is questioning the exercise to stop air pollution. PA of the city this year- level 98, which is quite Is too much. It should be less than . Regarding the polluted air of the city, the mayor of Indore has commented that air pollution in a clean city is like a stain on the moon. The responsible departments are not taking any concrete measures to stop pollution, nor is the public aware. NGT had prepared an action plan 5 years ago to improve the air quality of Indore. NGT The responsibilities of the departments were fixed, but everyone made plans on paper, if they were on the ground, the air of the city would have been fresh. This is the reason for pollution -Population of the city lakh and There are more than one lakh vehicles. This ratio is the highest in the country. 10 years old The rule of removal of vehicles is not strict here. Many old vehicles are running on the roads spewing smoke. And private construction is going on. These constructions are not done by covering shed or net. Due to this dust rises and pollutes the air. All roads are not being cleaned by sweeping machines. – The width of the roads is not much, while the Number more Vehicular pollution spreads more. Green belt trees are also being cut on the construction of bridges. These trees are also helpful in preventing dust from going into the air. – More than one thousand More diesel vehicles do door to door collection. Their speed is less. They also spread pollution. – There are tire molding factories in the city and surrounding areas. Rotis are still made on tandoor in restaurants and hotels. The campaign to switch off the engines of vehicles at intersections has been lax. – In March and April, farmers burn stubble in the fields. The surrounding forests also catch fire. There is no fine against those who burn stubble. PM is living in Indore- Situation

year PM-(μg/m-3)2017- 112 415-21 40 2022- 98

2022-15 Awareness It is necessary to increase. According to environmentalist and former senior scientist Dr. Dilip Vagela Air pollution due to lockdown in 2022 -22 Compared to was less The main reason for the improvement this year is the planned work to reduce pollution, cleaning and reducing the pollution of industries, besides the favorable weather. Apart from the efforts of the administration regarding pollution, there is a need to increase awareness among various voluntary organizations and citizens.