The partnership brings together CAQM's regulatory leadership and ICCT's technical expertise to support evidence-based action on road transport emissions via research, policy engagement, and technical collaboration.
The Chief Minister informed that a strong rapid response system has been developed under the SOP, enabling citizens to register complaints through a toll-free helpline, an online portal, and offline modes.
The Delhi government plans to combine transport reforms, ecological restoration and urban management measures such as road greening and misting systems to address the capital’s worsening air quality.
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta discusses electric mobility plans, women’s safety initiatives, healthcare upgrades and the challenges of managing pollution and rapid population growth in the national capital.
Apart from several other suggestions, the expert panel drawn from top-notch think tanks, suggested congestion pricing to be introduced in Delhi to mitigate pollution and vehicular congestion at the same time.
At 4 pm on Monday, the 24-hour rolling average air quality index (AQI) for Delhi stood at 304, according to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
The study examined pollution trends in Delhi and its neighbouring areas during the early winter months spanning from October 1 to November 15.HEA
Delhi’s air quality slipped to 299 on Monday, with several parts of the city in the “very poor” category. Calling the situation “shameful”, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra urged both the Centre and the Delhi government to act immediately, citing a study showing 22 lakh children with permanent lung damage.
Delhi woke up to a hazy and polluted Sunday, with the city’s average Air Quality Index (AQI) touching 270 at 6 a.m., placing the national capital firmly in the ‘poor’ category, as per the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
Sachdeva said that today, Rahul Gandhi posted on social media expressing concern over pollution after meeting people, while a few days earlier, AAP leaders had also begun political statements on pollution under the pretext of meeting a similar delegation of people.
