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PM advisor Tarun Kapoor says Delhi's pollution awareness to ripple across states
✍️ Livemint
🗓 01 Oct 2026, 12:37 AM
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Advisor Tarun Kapoor told Livemint that growing awareness of air pollution in Delhi is set to inspire similar consciousness in other Indian states.
Tarun Kapoor, an advisor to the Prime Minister, said in an interview with Livemint that the heightened public consciousness about air quality in Delhi is beginning to influence other parts of the country.
He noted that Delhi's recent smog episodes and the government's aggressive mitigation measures have made citizens more attuned to the health risks of pollution, prompting demands for cleaner air.
Kapoor added that this shift in public sentiment is likely to pressure state governments to adopt stricter emission norms, expand monitoring networks, and promote greener transport solutions.
If the trend continues, policymakers expect a coordinated national effort that mirrors Delhi's approach, potentially reducing overall pollution levels across major urban centres.
He noted that Delhi's recent smog episodes and the government's aggressive mitigation measures have made citizens more attuned to the health risks of pollution, prompting demands for cleaner air.
Kapoor added that this shift in public sentiment is likely to pressure state governments to adopt stricter emission norms, expand monitoring networks, and promote greener transport solutions.
If the trend continues, policymakers expect a coordinated national effort that mirrors Delhi's approach, potentially reducing overall pollution levels across major urban centres.