Winter action plans targeting pollution hotspots ready, says Delhi minister
He said the AAP government is working on a war footing with different campaigns already underway to keep a check on pollution during the winters
He said the AAP government is working on a war footing with different campaigns already underway to keep a check on pollution during the winters
Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai called the eco-friendly site a gift to the residents of the National Capital.
In reports the Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) report which was submitted to the Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai, alleged negligence on the part of MCD.
The air quality in Delhi improved substantially today owing to strong surface winds which also led to better visibility in the morning.
In 2016, as much as 64 per cent of pollution was from outside and 36 per cent was from inside Delhi.
He reiterated the announcement earlier made for a second phase of the "Red light on, gaadi off" campaign.
The Delhi government suggested at the meeting that the neighbouring states should implement the work-from-home policy and imposed a ban on industries and construction work to effectively handle the pollution problem.
An advisory has been issued to private offices to follow suit and help this initiative to have an effective impact on air pollution.
Orders to cease the use of coal furnaces have also been issued to the MCDs. The various RWAs have been instructed to provide heaters to their guards to prevent the pollution caused by bonfires at night.
Talking about the politics surrounding the festival, Rai said, “I think the BJP people are anguished.