Gita Gopinath

“"If you look at the impact of pollution on the Indian economy, it is far more consequential than any impact of any tariffs that have been put on India so far."”

“The government has passed a good labour reform law, and the states need to take that forward. Labour market flexibility is very critical, and on top of that, skilling of human capital is also very important, she added.”

“while global trade tensions and tariffs often dominate policy debates, the economic costs of pollution for India are deeper, more persistent and harder to reverse.”

“Look at the annual cost to India's GDP of the level of pollution that you have -- it's not just the loss of economic activity, but also the loss of lives.”

“According to a 2022 World Bank study, nearly 17 lakh people die every year in India due to pollution. Accounting for 18 per cent of all deaths in the country, this loss of life is not just a personal tragedy but a severe economic burden that affects India's workforce, families, and long-term development, Professor Gita pointed out.”

“The real costs of pollution are not merely environmental... They are deeply intertwined with economic growth, productivity, and the health of citizens,”