A “Winter Action Plan” of the Delhi government to combat winter pollution will be ready by September 30, Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai said. The 10-point action plan to combat pollution will focus on focus on 10 key issues, including stubble burning, smog towers and dust emissions.
Rai, who chaired a meeting of the Delhi Pollution Control Committee, environment and forest departments, said he will call upon the Centre”s Commission for Air Quality Management next week to discuss stubble burning and related issues, such as using Pusa bio-decomposer — a microbial solution for fermenting stubble into manure.
Addressing a press conference here, the minister said, “The Winter Action Plan will focus on 10 points, including stubble burning, pollution hotspots, working of smog tower and vehicular and dust pollution.”
As part of the plan, the Delhi government will upgrade the ”Green War Room” launched last year to monitor and coordinate anti-pollution efforts and update the ”Green Delhi” mobile app to effectively address complaints related to pollution-causing activities.
A team of officers will also be set up to hold talks with neighbouring states about jointly fight pollution, the Delhi Environment Minister said.
“It is not just Delhi’s problem. The issue is related to the common airshed of north India. Any activity against the environment in Haryana, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh affects Delhi too,” he said.
A review meeting will be held with all departments concerned.
The handle of the Aam Aadmi Party tweeted: “Delhi’s 10-point Winter Action Plan to FIGHT POLLUTION: Stubble pollution Stop Vehicular pollution Stop Dust pollution Stop Waste burning Identity Hotspots Smog Towers Dialogue w/ States Advanced War Room Upgrade Green App Coordinate w/ Centre & CAQM”.
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