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On this news bulletin, former Lieutenant Governor Dr. Kiran Bedi discusses the escalating air pollution crisis in India and its severe impact on the economy and public health. Highlighting the decline in tourism and hospitality due to poor air quality, she emphasizes that 'India needs a very coordinated governance' rather than working in silos. Dr. Bedi suggests adopting a model similar to the Prime Minister’s 'Pragati' scheme for infrastructure to ensure multiple departments work together on a weekly basis. She notes that while the Supreme Court and the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) have provided a 'to-do list' for various departments, the primary challenge remains implementation. The discussion covers the 'double whammy' of GRAP-4 restrictions on low-income workers and the necessity of high-level leadership to oversee the electrification of transport and enforcement of construction norms to ensure clean air for all citizens.
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