Air Pollution in Delhi: DPSEEA Framework Analysis and Management

GLOBAL HEALTH

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Contents
INTRODUCTION.................................................................................................................................2
PART 1..................................................................................................................................................2
Elements that are effecting the air pollution in Delhi.........................................................................2
Political, social and economic influences on the air pollution...........................................................5
PART 2..................................................................................................................................................6
Managing environmental health issues..............................................................................................6
Suggestions to address the gap..........................................................................................................6
CONCLUSION.....................................................................................................................................7
REFERENCES......................................................................................................................................7

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INTRODUCTION
Environment all around the world is degrading. The situation is worse in the metropolitan
cities like Delhi. There are various variables that are influencing the weather of the town.
Smokes, heavy traffic, over population, improper city planning, excessive construction are
the major forces that are leading to this situation. The death and disease tolls due to air
pollution are increasing every year. Currently it is the most polluted city in the world
(Rizwan, Nongkynrih & Gupta, 2013). Policy failures and over exploitation of resources is
not allowing the situations to get better. The basic necessity of life is at stake is doing to
degrade further if the situation continues. This situation has increased the number of health
issues and the rate is alarming. This report presents the DPSEEA framework so as to analyse
the air pollution issues in the city of Delhi. It also provides the role of various stakeholders in
managing this issue. At last the gap in the policy, regulation and plans has been elaborated.
PART 1
Elements that are effecting the air pollution in Delhi
WHO has given DPSEEA framework so as to understand the elements that influences
environmental health issues (Guttikunda & Gurjar, 2012). In any region these elements can
be evaluated for understanding the situation of the environment. For Delhi, DPSEEA
framework is as follows:
Driving Forces
There are many driving force that are creating more air pollution in Delhi. Some of the major
forces are:
 Population Growth: The population growth in Delhi is very fast. Every day millions
of people are coming to this city. Population growth requires new infrastructure to be
developed hence creating a lot of pollution (IEHIAS, 2018).
 Economic Development and Urbanisation: Delhi is a place where people from every
economic background reside. The economic development and urbanisation of Delhi is
very fast hence there are large numbers of development projects going on in the city.
This is increasing the pollution level in the town.
 Energy: Since the energy requirement of the city is increasing hence energy
requirements are also increasing. The excessive fuel consumption and burning of coal