Vishwas Nagar
Location:
Delhi,
India
Region:
South Asia,
Pollutants:
Product Manufacturing
Source:
Product Manufacturing
Transmission:
air
Potentially affected people:
20,000
The problem
Vishwas Nagar is located in the eastern part of the city of New Delhi, India. New Delhi is the capital of India and considered the fourth most polluted city in the world by the World Bank. Zoned as a residential area, much of the industry in Vishwas Nagar is illegal. A government estimate claims that 70% of the buildings in the area are used for industry.Current Activity
Blacksmith Institute is monitoring developments here.
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