- Almost 90% of people in India do not have cars.
- Traffic-Related Air Pollution (TRAP) poses significant health dangers.
- Results in respiratory problems and cardiovascular diseases, particularly in densely populated urban areas.
- More than 90% of pollution-related deaths occurred in low-income and middle-income countries, with India topping the list with 2.36 million (Lancet Study).
What is TRAP ?
TRAP” stands for “Traffic-Related Air Pollution.” It refers to the pollution of the air caused by vehicles and traffic-related activities.
How this effects India.
- India had 32.63 crore vehicles in 2020 and nearly 75% of these were two-wheelers WITH A GROTH OF 13.6% PER YEAR
- India had approx 20 crore roadside business
- more than 50% of the Indian schools are in the side of main road.
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