The poor air quality of the country’s capital has now become a new normal for the citizens and the Delhiites. It has become an annual phenomenon, that despite being talked about innumerable times a permanent solution seems afar. New Delhi’s air quality has perpetually been poor to very poor despite the season, which is worsening with each passing season. The vehicular emissions release Particulate Matter (PM), CO (Carbon Mono oxide) and NO2; SO2, NO2, Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) and PM is emitted by industries which are the primary contributors for Delhi Air Pollution.

The air pollution is not just a toll on human health and its associated inconvenience but has multiple economic repercussions as well. Economic losses due to air pollution are substantial and are quantified by various multilateral organizations. These losses include direct healthcare costs, reduced labor productivity, and premature deaths, as well as impacts on agriculture and the environment. The World Bank estimates that air pollution leads to losses of around $8.1 trillion globally each year, or 6.1% of the global GDP. In countries heavily impacted by air pollution, health expenditures rise significantly due to related diseases.

This eventually led to deteriorated performance of the workforce especially the outdoor workers. WHO estimates that air pollution is linked to approximately 7 million premature deaths annually, primarily in low- and middle-income countries. Health costs related to air pollution can amount to over $1 trillion each year, primarily due to respiratory and cardiovascular diseases. OECD estimates that air pollution could cost up to 1% of GDP annually in affected regions by 2060 if no action is taken.