Union Environment Minister Reviews Delhi's Air Pollution Action Plan with Key Emphasis on Long-term Strategies

Union Environment Minister Shri Bhupender Yadav chaired a detailed review meeting of Delhi's air pollution action plan, highlighting the necessity for long-term, coordinated strategies involving vehicular, industrial, and dust pollution management. Measures discussed included incentivisation of electric vehicles, stricter industrial emission regulations, and waste management. The Central Pollution Control Board has issued notices for non-compliance with emission standards, with mandatory monitoring systems to be in place by 2026. Enhanced public transport integration, involving electric buses, is planned to reduce vehicle emissions, while existing policies aim to improve the Air Quality Index by 20% in 2026.

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