With Delhi and many other cities grappling with increasing pollution, the European Union has offered its best technical expertise to help India combat deteriorating air quality.
Under the initiative, the EU will initially launch a project in three cities in January to help authorities come out with effective measures to reduce pollution. Many top European companies offering clean air solutions will be involved in the project.
- A recent WHO report on pollution had listed over 30 Indian cities among hundred most polluted globally. Delhi was ranked 11th by the global body among 3,000 cities in 103 countries in terms of PM 2.5. The WHO had listed four Indian cities among the world’s 10 most polluted cities. The government had described the report as misleading.
Many European countries are known for their environment conservation efforts through advanced technologies. The EU officials said gradually the project will be expanded to many other Indian cities as the grouping was committed to helping India in tackling pollution.
European Union:
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EU policies aim to ensure the free movement of people, goods, services, and capital within the internal market,enact legislation in justice and home affairs, and maintain common policies on trade,agriculture,fisheries, and regional development.Within the Schengen Area, passport controls have been abolished.
