Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav took charge on Tuesday, leading an intensive review of air pollution mitigation strategies in NCR’s Rohtak, Manesar, Panipat, and Karnal. High PM10 readings and waste mismanagement dominated the high-powered session he presided over.
Particular attention was paid to C&D waste in industrial areas, prompting Yadav to prioritize resources and approvals. A meeting with the Haryana CM is on the cards, and he pushed for NCAP inclusion across all NCR regions for cohesive action.
Post-presentation analysis led to actionable commands: gather exhaustive industrial data on consents, utilities, and registrations. Magistrates are to expose rogue units ignoring emission monitors and control gear.
Real-time vigilance ramps up via more Sameer-linked CAAQMS. Yadav advocated education for polluters and scaled electric buses for compact roads. Public transit fortification is non-negotiable.
Cleaning ops get mechanical boosts with eco-friendly machines only. Dust suppression via native plants and swift fixes for road imperfections.
Traffic decongestation through intelligent short- and long-haul plans. C&D logistics: grid-based collection tied to processors within 5 km.
Officials must lead from the front, harness locals, and innovate practically. Action points feed into CAQM’s live dashboard, eyeing 15-20% AQI improvement by 2026 with strict follow-ups.
Diverse participants from CAQM, central ministries, NHAI, CPCB, HSPCB, and district heads underscored the collaborative assault on pollution.