By Admin 
Dense smog has once again spread over Delhi and surrounding areas and the air quality has become very poor. Meanwhile, China has set itself an example by talking about this ‘common fight’ on pollution with India. China says that it has reduced pollution significantly with continuous efforts in the last decade and is ready to share its experiences with India.
China compared Delhi’s pollution in pictures
Chinese Embassy spokeswoman Yu Jing posted on social media platform X that both China and India are struggling with pollution amid rapid urbanization. He shared pictures comparing the air quality of Beijing and New Delhi. On one hand, Beijing’s AQI was 68, which falls in the ‘satisfactory’ category, while Delhi’s AQI was 447, which is in the ‘severe’ level.
Yu Jing wrote, ‘China also once struggled with severe smog. Due to our continuous efforts in the last decade, there has been a lot of improvement. In the coming days, we will share our experience through small series.
Pollution situation in Delhi is very serious
Commission for Air Quality Management has implemented Stage-4 of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP). This includes ban on construction work, ban on polluting vehicles and other emergency measures. Delhi’s winter pollution crisis is repeated every year.
What did China do to fight pollution?
- Temporary steps starting with the 2008 Beijing Olympics laid the basis for further policies.
- In 2013, considering pollution as ‘serious’, a National Action Plan was started.
- Changes in coal-based power plants and tightening of emission standards of factories.
- Reduce dependence on coal and increase renewable energy.
- Worked closely with neighboring areas (such as Tianjin and Hebei) to achieve common goals.
- Made big investments, like spending on pollution control increased manifold from 2013 to 2017.
- Promoted electric vehicles and public transport.
What results did China get from this?
- PM2.5 levels in Beijing decreased by 35% between 2013-2017.
- Last year, 290 days of good air were recorded in Beijing, which is a record.
- China reduced pollution the most in the world.
What is the lesson for Delhi from China?
China’s experience shows that pollution can be reduced through strict policies, regional coordination, transparent data, consistent funding and strict enforcement. National Clean Air Program is also running in India, but experts say that regional cooperation and faster implementation is needed. China has said that it is ready to share this journey with India.
This incident shows the potential for environmental cooperation between the two countries, while people in Delhi wait for clean air.