Did the metro help reduce air pollution in Delhi?

Goel, Deepti and Gupta, Sonam Did the metro help reduce air pollution in Delhi? Ideas for India.

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The Delhi metro has been operational for over a decade now. Has it helped reduce the high levels of air pollution? This column presents initial findings from research that suggests that the metro has encouraged people to switch from private to public mode of travel, resulting in positive effects on air quality in the city.

Item Type: Article
Authors: Goel, Deepti and Gupta, Sonam
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English
Uncontrolled Keywords: Pollution
Subjects: Social sciences > Law > Labor, social, education & cultural law > Miscellaneous social problems and services > Environmental protection > Pollution and noise
Divisions: Azim Premji University > Research Centre > Centre for Sustainable Employment
Full Text Status: Public
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URI: http://publications.azimpremjiuniversity.edu.in/id/eprint/5471
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