NEW DELHI: Union environment minister Bhupender Yadav on Thursday said the govt was taking multiple measures to deal with the problem of air pollution and results of the steps being taken would be visible in the coming years.Speaking at Times Network’s India Economic Conclave (IEC), Yadav said though the number of days with the air quality index (AQI) below 200 has gone up in Delhi, backed by constant efforts after the Commission for Air Quality Management was established in Oct 2020, the situation is still not satisfactory.”We will work harder and do better,” he said while enlisting steps being taken to deal with the sources of air pollution – be it vehicular, industries, or construction and demolition waste. The minister said 40% of PM2.5 pollution in Delhi is caused by vehicles. Asked about how the issue is tackled globally, Yadav said the govt has carried out a comparative study of measures taken by different cities, such as London, to improve air quality. “Different countries have taken different measures. We are fully sensitive to this problem and are working on science-based solutions.” “Cities across the world that have reduced pollution have improved fuel quality. We moved from BS-IV to BS-VI. Old vehicles should have been phased out, but they were granted a stay against coercive action in Aug. That stay was withdrawn yesterday (Wednesday),” Yadav said.He was referring to Supreme Court modifying its Aug order, which had barred coercive action against diesel vehicles older than 10 years and petrol vehicles older than 15 years in the National Capital Region (NCR), and clarifying that action can be taken against vehicles that do not meet BS-IV emission standards. Responding to a question, the minister regretted that Lok Sabha could not take up a discussion on air pollution on Thursday, saying it was due to the “ruckus created by Congress members” in the House. “They (opposition members) stood on chairs and tore documents. It was total chaos,” Yadav said.The minister also appealed to people to cooperate through their voluntary actions in the fight against air pollution.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos’Abrupt Variation In Chenab River Flow’: Pakistan Cries Over Indus Water Treaty Suspension’Asking Since June…’: Priyanka Gandhi, Nitin Gadkari Share ‘Appointment’ Banter In Lok Sabha’Possibilities For Expansion’: Argentinian Envoy On Trade Partnership With IndiaCM Mamata Banerjee Renames West Bengal’s Job Guarantee Scheme ‘Karmashree’ After Mahatma GandhiNitish Kumar’s Hijab Shocker: BJP MP Giriraj Singh Defends Bihar CM’s Act With ‘Go To Hell’ RemarkIndia Flags Pakistan Role In Bangladesh Protests, Backs Awami League Demand For Free & Fair PollsIndia’s Silent Exodus: Over Two Lakh Indian Citizens Quit Passports Yearly Amid Changing AspirationsApache AH-64e And Prachand Give India A Two-Front Air Strike Edge From Deserts To High HimalayasLok Sabha Passes Viksit Bharat G Ram G Bill Amid Protests, Opposition Tears Copies Over Gandhi Name‘Worst Is Behind Us’: IndiGo CEO Says Airline Back on Track After Operational Crisis123PhotostoriesTop 8 dry fruits to boost immunity during the cold winter monthsJyotika’s unforgettable Bollywood moments from Doli Saja Ke Rakhna to ShaitaanDry mouth that won’t go away? Doctor explains if it is dehydration or something elseWinter’s hidden heart hazard: Why cold snaps spike attacksHealthy and delicious snacks under 100 calories for midnight munching8 insanely beautiful Indian destinations to cover before the year ends5 yoga asanas that can help control uric acid naturally6 reasons to eat ripe papaya daily for breakfastDipika Kakar breaks down during her first PET scan after liver cancer surgery; tells Shoaib, ‘I can’t do this without you’Dog breeds that (almost) never bite kids123Hot PicksTrump Gold CardUAE WeatherIndia Oman TradeGold rate todaySilver rate todayPublic Holidays DecemberBank Holidays DecemberTop TrendingPuka Nacua InjuryAnthony Richardson InjuryJosh Allen Car CollectionKobe BryantJayson TatumCam SkatteboPuka NacuaVictor WembanyamaNHL Trade RumorsMike Liaory
NEW DELHI: Union environment minister Bhupender Yadav on Thursday said the govt was taking multiple measures to deal with the problem of air pollution and results of the steps being taken would be visible in the coming years.Speaking at Times Network’s India Economic Conclave (IEC), Yadav said though the number of days with the air quality index (AQI) below 200 has gone up in Delhi, backed by constant efforts after the Commission for Air Quality Management was established in Oct 2020, the situation is still not satisfactory.“We will work harder and do better,” he said while enlisting steps being taken to deal with the sources of air pollution – be it vehicular, industries, or construction and demolition waste. The minister said 40% of PM2.5 pollution in Delhi is caused by vehicles. Asked about how the issue is tackled globally, Yadav said the govt has carried out a comparative study of measures taken by different cities, such as London, to improve air quality. “Different countries have taken different measures. We are fully sensitive to this problem and are working on science-based solutions.” “Cities across the world that have reduced pollution have improved fuel quality. We moved from BS-IV to BS-VI. Old vehicles should have been phased out, but they were granted a stay against coercive action in Aug. That stay was withdrawn yesterday (Wednesday),” Yadav said.He was referring to Supreme Court modifying its Aug order, which had barred coercive action against diesel vehicles older than 10 years and petrol vehicles older than 15 years in the National Capital Region (NCR), and clarifying that action can be taken against vehicles that do not meet BS-IV emission standards. Responding to a question, the minister regretted that Lok Sabha could not take up a discussion on air pollution on Thursday, saying it was due to the “ruckus created by Congress members” in the House. “They (opposition members) stood on chairs and tore documents. It was total chaos,” Yadav said.The minister also appealed to people to cooperate through their voluntary actions in the fight against air pollution.
