Delhi-NCR on Alert: Fast Track Action to Combat Air Pollution
Union Environment Minister, Bhupender Yadav, urgently called for expedited actions to combat air pollution in Delhi-NCR, focusing on stubble burning, emission control systems, and integrated waste management. A high-level meeting reviewed progress, emphasizing the need for mechanized road sweepers, plantation drives, and a command center for pollution tracking.
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As Delhi-NCR braces for worsening air pollution, Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav has urged faster action to implement emission control systems before the stubble burning season hits. The minister's call came during a high-level review meeting on Tuesday.
The discussion, involving representatives from several states and agencies, assessed the progress of Online Continuous Emission Monitoring Systems (OCEMS), deployment of Air Pollution Control Devices (APCDs), integrated waste management, and dust-control measures. The meeting emphasized the need for mechanized road sweepers and initiated massive plantation drives under the 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' project.
In a bid to enhance the efficiency of pollution management, Yadav proposed setting up an Integrated Command and Control Centre. The center would orchestrate the activities of various agencies tasked with combating air pollution. Industries were urged to hastily install emission-control systems to mitigate worsening air quality.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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