Tag: pollution control

The Delhi government introduces a scheme requiring all cab aggregators and delivery service providers to shift to electric vehicles by 2030, aiming to combat the Capital's air pollution crisis and enforce stringent regulations on fleet transitions.

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari expresses optimism that stubble burning will soon cease to be a problem as the government focuses on innovative solutions, including producing bio CNG and bio bitumen from agricultural residue. The commitment aligns with efforts to combat pollution resulting from stubble burning, with projects underway in Punjab, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh.

In a significant decision, the Supreme Court of India has clarified that its 2021 ruling, which allowed the use of only green firecrackers, will now apply to the entire country, not just the Delhi-NCR region. The court emphasized that it is the responsibility of all citizens to protect the environment and curb air and noise pollution. The ruling comes during a hearing on a petition regarding the use of firecrackers containing polluting chemicals.

A recent report by the Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) reveals that the alarming spike in air pollution levels in Delhi-NCR is not solely due to stubble burning, but primarily driven by local factors such as vehicle emissions. The report emphasizes the need for urgent multi-sector action to reduce pollution from vehicles, industry, power plants, waste burning, construction, and dust sources.

Delhi grapples with dangerously high air pollution levels as the city heads into the festive season. Stubble burning, vehicular emissions, construction, and coal-fired power plants contribute to this environmental crisis. Experts and officials are highlighting the need for stringent regulation and compliance to tackle the issue.