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Vehicular Pollution in Delhi |
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Delhi 's registered vehicular population has nearly doubled to 4.5 million from 2.2 million in 1994, registering a growth rate of 10% per annum. About two-Third of the Motor Vehicles are two-wheelers. Vehicular pollution is considered to be a major source of air pollution in Delhi . As per Central Pollution Control Board, the vehicular pollution load in Delhi increased by nearly 50% in 1995-96 from 1990-91. However, a decrease has been witnessed in recent years with the implementation of several control measures. Vehicular emission load reported by the Central Pollution Control Board is under :
Estimated Vehicular Emission Load in Delhi
| Pollutant |
Pollution load (in ton/day) |
| Carbon Monoxide |
421.84 |
| Hydrocarbons |
184.37 |
| Nitrogen oxides |
110.45 |
| Particulate Mater |
12.77 |
| Total Pollution Load |
729.43 |
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