While 9,86,870 vehicles were registered in 2016-17, the number of vehicles registered in 2019, as of March, is 3,38,270. The rise in vehicles is showing a significant impact on pollution in the city. These pollutants often settle on water bodies and can cause water pollution. B.V Prasad, a junior scientist officer at APPCB, said, “We are implementing the Action Plan given by the National Green Tribunal (NGT) in order to reduce air pollution. It can be minimized by the combined efforts of RTO, traffic police department, NH authorities, pollution control board and various other departments.

Source: The Hindu May 10, 2019 18:56 UTC