"Congress Warns: India’s Air Pollution Now Endangering Brain and Body Health"

Indias air pollution crisis is now threatening brain and body health, prompting Congress to demand urgent reforms to the National Clean Air Programme and air quality standards.

• The United States Congress has highlighted that air pollution in India is significantly increasing risks of dementia, lung cancer, and cardiovascular disease, beyond just affecting the respiratory system.
• Congress noted that millions of deaths in India are linked to air pollution, which contributes to non-communicable diseases such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
• Current particulates levels in India far exceed global guidelines, posing a severe threat to public health and the future workforces capabilities.