“EVs are impractical”
He represented the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) for nearly 28 years – starting with removal of diesel-fuelled public transport buses in the national capital.
He represented the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) for nearly 28 years – starting with removal of diesel-fuelled public transport buses in the national capital.
Addressing a press conference today, Aam Aadmi Party Punjab's chief spokesperson Malvinder Singh Kang said the Union Minister presented false facts related to Punjab in Parliament.
All DSPs (Deputy Superintendents of Police) and Station House Officers (SHOs) have been asked to have discussions with Sarpanches and Kisan leaders to sensitise them about the ill effects of stubble burning.
A report by the government on Tuesday said 50 per cent subsidy is being provided on single agricultural equipment. Besides, 44,363 single agricultural equipment have been distributed to farmers so far.
The National Green Tribunal on Friday pulled up various states where the air quality index dipped to 'severe', 'very poor' and 'poor' categories.
If stubble burning is detected anywhere in the state, the concerned police station in charge will be held responsible.
38 per cent of air pollution in the national capital and neighbouring areas was found to be contributed by stubble burning.
The apex court saddled the local SHOs of police stations with the responsibility of enforcing the ban on stubble burning.
The Minister said that AAP leaders should also provide an answer as to why the pollution level in Delhi is higher than in Haryana.
He said incidents of stubble burning have reduced by 38 per cent in 2023 compared to 2022 when the state recorded 2,083 such cases.
