Archive · 26 Oct 2025
Jairam Ramesh Warns of Air Pollution's Health, Security Threat
Air pollution is like breathing in tiny, invisible poisons.
This is a very serious problem in India, where nearly 2 million people died in 2023 because of it.
It's like a disease that can hurt the heart, lungs, and even the brain, potentially causing dementia.
Air pollution makes many health problems worse and is a threat to the country's security and future.
The government needs to make changes to improve the air quality standards and take immediate action.
Jairam Ramesh highlighted air pollution as a severe health and national security threat.
In 2023, approximately 2 million deaths in India were linked to air pollution.
Nearly nine out of ten deaths are from non-communicable diseases.
India's air-pollution mortality rate is significantly higher than in high-income countries.
Ramesh urged for review and update of air quality standards.
- Who
- Jairam Ramesh, global population
- What
- Air pollution is a major threat to public health and national security
- When
- Report shows the most recent global data.
- Where
- India
- Why
- Due to a combination of factors including aging and persistent pollution.
- Source
- Jairam Ramesh
- Year of Deaths Data
- 2023
- India's Air Pollution Mortality Rate
- 186 deaths per 100,000
- Deaths Linked to Air Pollution in India (2023)
- Approximately 2 million
- Increase in deaths since 2000
- 43 percent
- Deaths in high-income countries
- 17 per 100,000
