UK-based Indian doctors are warning that air pollution is India's biggest public health crisis since COVID-19, with a growing burden of undiagnosed airway diseases. They link rising cardiovascular diseases to toxic emissions from urban transport, not just obesity. While the Indian government acknowledges air pollution as a trigger for respiratory issues, it stated there's no conclusive data directly correlating AQI levels with lung diseases. Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari noted the transport sector contributes significantly to Delhi's pollution and stressed the need for cleaner alternatives like biofuels.