Ban open burning of all wastes, says Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw

As the air Indians breathe is turning more toxic by the day, biotechnology entrepreneur Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw has called for a ban on open burning of all wastes.

Vehicle emission and burning of toxic waste are the key factors fuelling air pollution, says Mazumdar-Shaw, Chairperson and Managing Director of biotechnology firm, Biocon.

"We must promulgate strong policies that mandate vehicular emission and ban open burning of all wastes," she told

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