Though, plastic, in India, is only a part of the massive problem of pollution. River pollution, shortage of groundwater and the use of all kinds of chemicals has led to the water in many parts of India becoming dangerous. Not just contaminated water, air pollution too is choking people. A study by the Centre for Environment and Energy Development and IIT, Delhi, found that the rate of fatalities owing to air pollution has increased in the Gangetic plains. They say between 150 and 300 people per 100,000 are dying owing to air pollution.

Source: Hindustan Times June 04, 2018 05:37 UTC