BENGALURU : With various cities in Karnataka, including Bengaluru, seeing a rise in air pollution leading to an increase in lung-related ailments, the environment and urban development departments have chalked out a four-point mitigation proposal. The proposal has also got in-principle approval from the state government. However, a detailed discussion with all stakeholders is yet to be held. One most important proposals is to revise the holiday timetable for children. “We see many children suffering from health issues during winters. The air pollution is also high during winter. So, we have proposed that winter vacations be increased and summer vacations be reduced. A two-three month holiday in summer is too long. Winter vacations can be increased with homework so that…
