Union Environment Minister reviews Coordinated Efforts by NCR States to tackle Air Pollution

The Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change reviewed comprehensive action plans submitted by National Capital Region (NCR) States and municipal bodies to tackle air pollution. The review focused on targeted stakeholder engagement, grassroots-level behavioral change communication, Information, Education and Communication (IEC) activities, and mitigating identified air pollution hotspots. The Minister stressed adopting a 'Zero-Tolerance' policy against non-conforming polluting industries, fixing accountability for violations, and ensuring effective on-ground enforcement alongside inter-state coordination involving Delhi, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, and Rajasthan.