Today we are damaging our environment in the name of development. Mindless construction around green belts has led to heat island effect in many cities as concrete surface emanates shortwave radiations. Air and water pollution has reached the alarming levels. Air pollution slashes life expectancy by 3.2 years. Even the food we are eating is not safe. Apart from using the alternate source of energy, the need of the hour is also to save the environment from pesticides and chemicals.
India Facts
- Air pollution in India is ranked among the worst by World Health Organisation. It has various adverse health effects on Indian citizens apart from decreasing overall life span.
- Studies suggest that outdoor air pollution is the 5th largest killer in India.
- Around 1 lakh premature deaths happens due to air pollution.
- Around 30 million people suffer from asthma in India.
- School children in Delhi breathe the air that is four times more toxic than normal safety standards.
- India ranks among bottom performers on several indicators such as air quality, sanitation and environmental health impact.
- 13 out or the world’s top 20 polluted cities including the national capital Delhi are in India.
- More than 650 million are prone to dangers of lung related diseases because they are residing in such areas where fine particulate matter is above recommended levels.
- India’s pride since ages ‘Ganga’ and ‘Yamuma’ are ranked among the world’s top 10 polluted river.
ACT… bring the change
Planting of trees, cleaning of water bodies, distributing dustbins and brooms, organizing green camps, seminars and awareness programs are an embedded culture in daily routine of members of Amarshradha Charitable Trust.
Come… Join hands
A small group of thoughtful committed people can bring a great change. Only the will to give is required to bring a change. ACT is trying to make this world a better place to live. Please extend your hand too…
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