Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav held a high-level meeting in New Delhi on Tuesday with officials from the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM), the Delhi Government, NCR states, and other agencies to review measures for tackling air pollution in the Delhi-NCR region.
The meeting focused on several key actions, including the installation and monitoring of Online Continuous Emission Monitoring Stations, the deployment of Air Pollution Control Devices, and the implementation of an Integrated Waste Management Plan for waste collection and disposal. Discussions also covered expanding the network of mechanised road sweepers and other related measures.
A significant emphasis was placed on a large-scale plantation drive to green Delhi-NCR under the "Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam" (A Tree in Mother's Name) campaign, which is to be executed in a mission-mode approach.
In a post on X, Yadav stated, “Chaired a meeting on Delhi-NCR air quality in Delhi today with @CAQM_Official, Delhi Government, NCR States and other concerned agencies... We remain committed to taking all measures in partnership with all stakeholders and citizens for improving the air quality in the country, especially in Delhi-NCR and adjoining areas.”
Meanwhile, Delhi’s air quality was classed as 'Moderate' at 1 pm today, according to the latest bulletin from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). Among the prominent stations, Jahangirpuri recorded the highest Air Quality Index (AQI) of 200, falling into the 'Poor' category. This was closely followed by Anand Vihar at 278, which has entered the 'Unhealthy' zone. Other areas remained at 'Moderate' or 'Satisfactory' levels, with Nehru Nagar at 184, Dwarka at 151, IGI Airport at 156, and Narela at the lower end with a reading of 93.
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