Strict steps to control pollution
Union Environment Minister Bhupendra Yadav has directed to take strict steps to reduce air pollution in Delhi-NCR. He ordered to intensify pollution control measures and immediately shut down 191 industries violating rules.
At a review meeting held on Saturday, Mr Yadav said there was now a need to take action in a time-bound manner, rather than just making plans. It is also necessary to ensure coordination among all concerned agencies and accountability of officials.
He said that out of 5,480 km of roads, 3,221 km have been redeveloped. Apart from this, he directed for cleaning of roads, repairing potholes and taking corrective steps at 233 major traffic jam spots of NCR.
It was also ordered to complete the multi-lane free flow system at 154 entry points on the Delhi border by December 31.
Shri Yadav talked about expediting the plan to replace old polluting trucks and buses with BS-6, CNG and electric vehicles. Along with this, instructions were also given to install automatic number plate recognition cameras at petrol pumps.
He also directed to take action like cutting power and sealing industrial units if they do not follow pollution control standards.
Municipal bodies were also asked to ban open dumping and burning of garbage and increase garbage processing capacity. Officials were directed to effectively implement pollution control measures through regular inspection and monitoring.