6. Vehicular Pollution. The steep increase in vehicle population has resulted in a corresponding
increase in pollutants emitted by vehicles. Petrol consumption has increased from 133 thousand tons in
1980-81 to 449 thousand tons in 1996-97 and HSD consumption from 377 thousand tons to 1,234
thousand tons. Two-wheelers, which constitute 66% of the vehicles registered in Delhi, are the major
source of air pollution.
7. Solid Waste. NEERI estimates indicate that about 8000 M. Tonnes of solid waste is being
generated each day in Delhi at present. In addition, industrial hazardous and non-hazardous waste, such
as fly ash from power plants, is also generated. MCD and NDMC could mange to clear about 5000-5500
M. Tonnes of garbage each day resulting in accumulation of garbage in the city area.
8. Hospital Waste Pollution. With the increase in the number of hospitals and nursing homes in
Delhi, hospital waste has become another area of concern. Private nursing homes and small hospitals do
not have arrangements to treat hospital waste. Installing incinerators to burn hospital waste is not an
ideal solution since these incinerators add to air pollution.