BJP leader Manjinder Singh Sirsa today touted the Modi government’s impressive track record in pollution mitigation, achieved in just 11 months through decisive, data-backed steps. At a media briefing, he unveiled a comprehensive report card on air quality improvements that challenge previous narratives of failure.
Central to the success is the revamped Air Quality Management Commission, which coordinates 15 states in the NCR region. Enforcement squads have fined violators over Rs 500 crore, while transitioning 70% of DTC buses to electric.
Sirsa detailed tech integrations like drone surveillance for construction sites and satellite monitoring of crop residue burning, resulting in a 35% reduction in hazardous fire events. Industrial clusters received mandates for zero-liquid discharge and scrubber installations.
The public-private partnership model mobilized corporates for CSR-funded clean tech, amplifying impact. Health ministry data corroborates: Pollution-linked admissions down 30%, a boon for vulnerable populations.
Sirsa didn’t shy from challenges, admitting episodic spikes but stressing the downward trajectory. ‘Contrast this with previous regimes’ inaction—our AQI averages are the lowest in five years,’ he asserted.
Future roadmaps include hydrogen fuel pilots and international collaborations for wind energy. Concluding optimistically, Sirsa said, ‘Clean air is a right we’ve begun delivering—watch us sustain it.’
This disclosure reignites debates on governance efficacy, positioning BJP as the pollution-fighting champion in public discourse.