Delhi: Air pollution is severe in Delhi. 93 percent of agricultural residues are burnt in Punjab, the Center has criticized the Punjab government for the severe air pollution in Delhi. The central government has given Rs 1,531 crore to Punjab and Rs 1,006 crore to Haryana. 93 per cent of straw burning is in Punjab.
Environment Minister Bhupendra Yadav criticized the government as a criminal failure. 93% of agricultural residues are burnt in Punjab. The Supreme Court asked Center to take a stand. At the same time, Punjab came to the scene expressing helplessness in the incident. Burning of agricultural residues should be completely avoided. The Punjab government has clarified that this pollution cannot be stopped.
Yesterday, the cabinet secretary called an emergency meeting of the states to discuss the pollution control measures. The Delhi government has submitted a study report along with an affidavit in the Supreme Court that it is possible to reduce pollution and fuel consumption by introducing single and double digit vehicle restrictions. It was decided in the meeting that straw burning will be completely stopped and the district magistrates and police chiefs should ensure that the decision is implemented.
The Delhi government informed the Supreme Court that single and double digit vehicle control is beneficial in controlling air pollution. The Delhi government plans to implement the first phase of artificial rainfall with the help of the Kanpur EAT on the 20th of this month. Meanwhile, the suffocating Delhi received rain as a slight relief. However, the air quality remains in the critical category.
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