Sunita Narain says vehicular emissions, not stubble burning, Delhi's top pollutant

The latest analysis by the Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) reveals that vehicular emissions, not stubble burning, are the primary cause of Delhi's toxic air this winter. The report highlights that despite farm fires being at a multi-year low, pollution levels remain severe due to local sources.

Director general of the Centre for Science and Environment, Sunita Narain, explains that while stubble burning’s contribution has dropped to under 5 per cent, vehicular congestion and nitrogen dioxide levels have spiked. The discussion calls for an urgent, scaled-up plan to upgrade public transport and electrify fleets, while questioning the political will to implement such measures effectively.