The dialogue brought together government agencies, urban planners, environmental experts, citizens and civil society organisations at the India International Centre Annexe.
The Commission for Air Quality Management in NCR (CAQM) flying squads conducted 199 inspections across the National Capital Region (NCR) between May 30 and June 13 to identify and control sources of air pollution.
The framework aims to improve road cross-sections, right-of-way (RoW) utilisation, greening measures and road maintenance protocols across the NCR.
The remaining enforcement actions arising out of violations reported in the 125th ETF meeting were also examined, along with proposed actions in respect of violations identified during the period.
The new standard is based on the recommendations of the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) based on studies conducted by IIT Kanpur and the Technical Committee constituted by the pollution control board.
A Bench of Justice Pamidighantam Sri Narasimha and Justice Atul S. Chandurkar said, “Situation is very very serious! Why are you all appearing here? We have the virtual hearing facility. Please avail it. This pollution will cause permanent damage.”
The commission took stock of the crop residue management, and enforcement activities aimed towards reduction in stubble burning incidents.
Meanwhile, Haryana witnessed a much higher drop, from 857 cases in 2024 the paddy burning this year stood at 145.
"Starting tomorrow, there will be a ban on entry of all non-Delhi registered BS-III and below standard commercial goods vehicles into #Delhi," the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) said in a post on X on Friday.
Doctors noted that dangerously-high pollution levels have triggered a surge in cases of eye allergies, dryness, burning sensations, and excessive watering, affecting both adults and children.
