The Delhi government on Monday banned the production, sale and use of firecrackers in the national capital to control air pollution in the coming winter season. In a press statement, Environment Minister Gopal Rai said that the ban is necessary to mitigate the seasonal surge in air pollution, which is worsened by firecrackers. Delhi: AAP Minister Gopal Rai says, “In …
Delhi government has banned the manufacturing, sale, storage and use of all kinds of firecrackers in the national capital as part of an action plan to curb pollution in winter, Environment Minister Gopal Rai said on Monday. He said that to tackle pollution, the Delhi government has started working on the winter action plan. He further said that Delhi has …
Parliament on Thursday approved a bill that seeks to set up a commission for air quality management in the National Capital Region and its adjoining areas. The Commission for Air Quality Management in National Capital Region and Adjoining Areas Bill, 2021, was passed in the Rajya Sabha with a voice of vote amid din as the Opposition parties continued to …