Overview
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Context
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) had issued an advisory to the Centre and State Governments on preventing, minimising and mitigating the impacts of environmental pollution and degradation on human rights.
Background
Analysis
Air pollution
Air pollution can be defined as the presence of one or more contaminants such as dust, fumes, gas, mist, smoke or vapour in the outdoor atmosphere which is injurious to human, plant and animal life. Pollution can be man-made or natural. Man-made pollution can be described at 3 levels:
Right to a clean environment
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National Human Rights Commission (NHRC)
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Causes of Air Pollution
National Clean Air Programme
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WHO’s limits for air pollution The World Health Organization has cut its recommended limits for air pollution, for the first time since 2005. The new recommendations target pollutants including particulate matter and nitrogen dioxide, both of which are found in fossil fuel emissions.
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Government initiatives to safeguard the environment
Conclusion
India has a one of the world’s best statutory and policy framework for environment protection. The problem lies in its effective implementation.The solution lies in better coordination among various agencies, robust implementation of the programs. Thrust to renewable energy, massive afforestation, hybrid vehicles, and public transportation is the need of the hour.
Q1. The right to clean, healthy and sustainable environment isa basic human right. Elucidate. Q2. “Despite having one of the world’s best statutory and policy framework for environment protection, India is facing a serious problem of pollution.” Discuss why India is unable to curb the rising pollution? Suggest measures to minimise and mitigate the problem of environmental pollution. |
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