Union Minister Nitin Gadkari has once again turned the spotlight on India growing pollution crisis calling for an urgent green overhaul of the country infrastructure. Speaking at a recent event in Mumbai Gadkari warned that pollution levels in cities like Delhi and Mumbai are not just environmental concerns they’re public health emergencies.
Highlighting a grim reality he claimed that even a three-day stay in Delhi could lead to health issues due to the dangerously high levels of air and water contamination. “Pollution in Delhi is so severe that it can reduce an individual’s life expectancy by nearly ten years,” he said, urging immediate intervention.
As part of his “green crusade,” Gadkari emphasized the role of infrastructure in pollution control. He outlined how better road networks and streamlined logistics can not only cut fuel usage and carbon emissions but also bring down logistics costs a move that would help both the environment and the economy.
The minister is also championing the shift to alternative fuels like ethanol, bio-LNG, and green hydrogen. These fuels, he said, could significantly reduce India’s dependence on imported fossil fuels while opening new income avenues for farmers.
Beyond fuels, Gadkari shared updates on major ongoing infrastructure projects that aim to improve connectivity and drastically reduce travel time between key Indian cities. These include expressways and smart highways designed with environmental considerations in mind.
In his speech, Gadkari made it clear that India’s fight against pollution must go beyond slogans and reach the ground through concrete action. His message: clean air and water are no longer optional—they’re essential for survival and prosperity. And to win this battle, green infrastructure isn’t just a choice, it’s the way forward.
