In this article, Shankkar Aiyar examines the role of various sectors in contributing to the increase in air pollution levels in Delhi and the need for enforcement of government policies.

Excerpt: 

"Poor air quality is a manifestation of policies on the ground. In urbanisation, it is about management of space and population density, in infrastructure it is about mass transport for last-mile connectivity, in power it is about choice of location and fuel, in agriculture it is dovetailing of subsidies and waste management, and above all it is about enforcing regulations and law. India needs smart cities, yes, it also needs smart policies which imagine a better life."

Read the complete article here.