A study published last year in the medical journal, Lancet, had found that Uttar Pradesh was the worst off in terms of deaths attributable to air pollution in India. This paints a picture of Bengal that is bleak, given that it has topped an index compiled on the basis of these factors. For instance, many work in industries that pose a hazard to respiratory health, such as waste management and disposal. The weak demand for accountability is the direct result of the absence of awareness. Is this tied to the quality of education in the state?

Source: The Telegraph February 18, 2019 03:22 UTC