Government today dismissed a study released by the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology which claimed that the life expectancy in Delhi has reduced by six years due to air pollution. Environment Minister Prakash Javadekar said the study is incorrect as it is not based on real data, but only an extrapolation. <br/><br/>In a statement, Mr. Javadekar questioned the timing of the release of the study saying it seems to be motivated as it has been done at a time when Prime Minister Narendra Modi is on US visit. <br/><br/>He said the problem of pollution is being faced by cities across the world but the study focusing only on India and creating sensationalism is not creditworthy. <br/><br/>He said the NDA government has taken several measures to tackle pollution in Delhi and the NCR region in association with the state governments and they have started showing positive results.<br/>The study reveals that inhaling minute airborne pollutants reduces the life expectancy of Indians by an average of 3.4 years.<br/><br/>It shows that Delhiites are witnessing a decrease in their lifespan by 6.3 years, the highest among all states.