Gadkari: Delhi Pollution Gives Me Throat Infection, Transport 40% Cause

• Union Minister Nitin Gadkari links 40% of Delhi's air pollution directly to the transport sector, citing personal health impact like throat infection.
• Gadkari criticized India's ₹22 lakh crore annual expenditure on fossil fuel imports, questioning its sustainability and national interest.
• He urged for rapid adoption of cleaner alternatives like electric and hydrogen-powered vehicles to achieve zero pollution.
• Delhi's Air Quality Index (AQI) improved from 'severe' to 'very poor' (336) on Wednesday, though 36 out of 40 stations still reported 'very poor' air.
• Commission for Air Quality Management invoked GRAP Stage IV measures across Delhi-NCR, including emergency dust-control steps.

Why It Matters: Gadkari highlights transport's role in Delhi pollution, urges shift from fossil fuels to EVs, as Delhi's AQI remains 'very poor'.