Proavtively working on issue of stubble burning: Bhupender Yadav
Alwar, June 28
Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav on Sunday said a comprehensive action plan has been prepared to tackle pollution in the Delhi-NCR region.
Speaking to ANI, Yadav said municipal corporations have been directed to prepare management plans in advance for effective implementation.
"A comprehensive plan has been formulated, as the actual execution will take place at the municipal corporation level. We have instructed all corporations to prepare management plans in advance," he said.
The Union Minister said the Centre was working with the Ministry of Agriculture to address the issue of stubble burning.
"We are working proactively on the issue of stubble burning in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture, and the Delhi government has taken measures regarding mechanised dust control. The Pollution Control Board has also worked on installing Online Continuous Emission Monitoring Systems (OCEMS) in industries," Yadav said.
Meanwhile, Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa on Thursday directed all District Magistrates in the national capital to launch a coordinated drive to identify and eliminate pollution hotspots, stressing the need for inter-agency collaboration to improve air quality.
"The fight against pollution is a collective effort. District Magistrates must work in complete coordination with Delhi Police, MCD, PWD, DPCC, and other agencies to identify pollution hotspots. Every hotspot represents a source of pollution, and reducing these hotspots will directly improve Delhi's air quality," the minister said earlier
— ANI
Reader Comments
At least they're finally coordinating with agriculture ministry and municipal corporations. Better late than never! But I wish they included some timeline – by when will this actually impact Delhi's air? We've been gasping for clean air every November like clockwork. 😷
Let's be honest – DCs and municipal bodies are already overburdened with waste management, water supply, roads, and what not. Adding pollution hotspots to their plate without extra manpower? That's a recipe for delays. We need dedicated teams for this, not just circulars.
As a Delhi resident, I appreciate the proactive approach, but the real test will come in October-November when the sky turns grey. Let's hope OCEMS in industries actually work and aren't just for show. Also, more trees please! 🌳
Interesting to see pollution getting attention in June itself. Usually this conversation only starts when AQI crosses 400. The talk about inter-agency coordination is good – Delhi Police and MCD working together might actually change things. Hoping for real results this time.
Why isn't anyone talking about construction dust? 🏗️ Stubble burning gets all the attention, but every other plot in Delhi-NCR has a construction site spewing dust 24/7. Yes, mechanised dust control is mentioned, but enforcement is extremely weak. Be practical yaar.
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