India Fights Pollution in Cities

May 9, 2026, 22:08
AsiaEnvironment

Introduction

Courts and government offices in India are punishing people and companies that pollute the environment.

Main Body

A court in Chandigarh is angry with the city government. The city did not clean up all the trash. The court says the city must pay for the cleaning and remove all plastic before the rain starts. In Haryana, the government is checking construction sites. They found 58 companies that did not stop dust. They also found houses and factories that put dirty water into the ground. In Jalandhar, the city must pay 7 crore rupees. This is because their water cleaning plants did not work. In Delhi, a leader must go to court because illegal car shops are burning tires and using acid.

Conclusion

Now, the government is more strict. People and cities must pay money if they hurt nature.

Learning

πŸ›‘ Stop and Look: The 'Bad' Actions

In this story, we see many things that are not allowed. To reach A2, you need to know how to describe these problems simply.

The Pattern: [Someone] + [Action] + [Something]

  • Dirty water β†’\rightarrow put β†’\rightarrow into the ground
  • Car shops β†’\rightarrow burn β†’\rightarrow tires
  • City government β†’\rightarrow did not clean β†’\rightarrow the trash

πŸ’° The 'Price' of Mistakes

When a person or city does something wrong, the result is usually money. Look at these two ways to say the same thing:

  1. "The city must pay."
  2. "The government is punishing people."

extMistake→extPayMoney ext{Mistake} \rightarrow ext{Pay Money}

πŸ› οΈ Useful A2 Words from the Text

WordSimple MeaningExample
StrictFollowing rules exactlyThe teacher is very strict.
IllegalAgainst the lawStealing is illegal.
RemoveTake awayPlease remove your shoes.

Vocabulary Learning

court (n.)
A place where legal cases are heard.
Example:The court heard the witness.
court
a place where legal cases are heard
Example:The court decided to punish the company.
city (n.)
An area with many buildings and people.
Example:I live in the city.
government
the group of people who run a country or city
Example:The government is checking construction sites.
government (n.)
The group that runs a country or city.
Example:The government made new rules.
city
a large town
Example:The city must pay for the cleaning.
clean (v.)
To remove dirt or trash.
Example:Please clean the table.
trash
waste or garbage
Example:The city did not clean up all the trash.
trash (n.)
Waste or rubbish.
Example:Throw the trash in the bin.
clean
to make something free from dirt
Example:The court said the city must clean the streets.
plastic (n.)
A type of synthetic material.
Example:Plastic bottles are recyclable.
plastic
a type of material that can be molded
Example:The city must remove all plastic before the rain starts.
rain (n.)
Water droplets that fall from clouds.
Example:It started to rain.
rain
water that falls from clouds
Example:The rain started after the city cleaned.
dust (n.)
Tiny particles of dirt.
Example:The dust covered the floor.
construction
the building of something
Example:The government is checking construction sites.
water (n.)
A clear liquid needed for life.
Example:Drink water every day.
dust
tiny particles of dirt
Example:The companies did not stop dust.
ground (n.)
The earth's surface.
Example:Plant a tree on the ground.
water
a clear liquid that people drink
Example:The factories put dirty water into the ground.
rupees (n.)
The currency used in India.
Example:He paid 10 rupees.
ground
the earth's surface
Example:The factories put dirty water into the ground.
acid (n.)
A strong chemical that can burn.
Example:Careful with the acid.
strict
very firm or harsh
Example:The government is more strict.
strict (adj.)
Very firm or serious.
Example:The teacher was strict.
illegal
not allowed by law
Example:Illegal car shops are burning tires.
nature (n.)
The natural world.
Example:We should protect nature.
shops
small stores
Example:Illegal car shops are burning tires.
people (n.)
Human beings.
Example:People live in houses.
tires
rubber parts of a car
Example:The shops are burning tires.
companies (n.)
Businesses that sell goods or services.
Example:The companies hired workers.
acid
a strong chemical that can burn
Example:They are using acid to clean water.
environment (n.)
The surroundings or world.
Example:We must protect the environment.
nature
the natural world
Example:People must pay if they hurt nature.
illegal (adj.)
Not allowed by law.
Example:Illegal cars are banned.
rupees
Indian money
Example:The city must pay 7 crore rupees.
shops (n.)
Places where goods are sold.
Example:The shops opened at nine.
plants
machines that clean water
Example:The water cleaning plants did not work.
tires (n.)
Rubber rings that fit on wheels.
Example:Tires need to be replaced.
companies
businesses that make or sell goods
Example:58 companies did not stop dust.
houses
buildings where people live
Example:The government found houses that put dirty water into the ground.
factories
large buildings that produce goods
Example:The government found factories that put dirty water into the ground.
dirty
full of dirt or unclean
Example:The factories put dirty water into the ground.
pay
to give money for a service
Example:The city must pay for the cleaning.
money
currency used to buy things
Example:People must pay money if they hurt nature.
hurt
to cause damage or injury
Example:People must pay if they hurt nature.
environment
the natural world around us
Example:Courts punish those who pollute the environment.
pollute
to make something dirty or harmful
Example:Companies pollute the environment.