According to a survey, around 53% of the Delhi-NCR residents identify stubble burning in neighbouring states as the primary cause of rising levels of air pollution. The data breakup shows that 13% believe the primary cause is motor vehicle emissions, while 7% of the respondents blamed it on garbage burning in the city.
Around 7% of respondents held industrial emissions responsible and 7% blamed construction activity, the survey said.
Delhi’s air quality continued to be in the ‘severe’ category on Thursday with its Air Quality Index (AQI) dipping to 426 at 9.10 am, the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data showed.
When asked about the Odd-Even vehicle program, the data breakup shows 56% of respondents do not support it while 38% are willing to support this step to reduce pollution, it said.
The survey conducted by LocalCircles is based on responses from 20,000 citizens. LocalCircles is a community social media platform that holds surveys on issues of governance, public and consumer interest.
