22 hrs ago

Delhi Reviews District Plans to Curb Air Pollution

Delhi officials are making plans to reduce dirty air.

Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa held meetings with officials from four districts.

They will find places where pollution is especially high.

Officials will use air-quality monitoring data to locate these hotspots.

They will check whether dust, traffic, vehicles, construction, burning or other activities are causing the pollution.

Each problem will get a specific plan and a department responsible for fixing it.

Officials must report what they have done and what still needs attention.

The minister plans to check their progress in 15 days.

Key facts

Minister: Manjinder Singh Sirsa, Delhi Environment Minister
Districts reviewed: East, North-East, South-East and South Delhi
Monitoring approach: Pollution hotspots will be mapped using air-quality monitoring station data
Pollution sources: Road dust, traffic, vehicle emissions, construction, unauthorised parking, biomass and waste burning, and unauthorised industrial activities
Action plans: Plans will specify remedial measures, responsible agencies and timelines
Reporting requirement: Departments must submit Action Taken Reports covering completed work, status, evidence, pending issues and timelines
Next review: The minister will review progress within 15 days

thehansindia.com · 22 hrs ago