Union Environment Minister reviews Delhi’s Air Pollution Mitigation Plan with CM Smt. Rekha Gupta; Calls for Time-bound, Coordinated Action and Public Participation

The Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change (EFCC) recently chaired a high-level meeting with the Delhi Chief Minister to review the capital's Air Pollution Mitigation Action Plan ahead of the winter season. The strategy emphasizes 'Jan Bhagidari' (public participation) across 37 identified hotspots and coordinated enforcement across NCR states. Key measures include the 'No PUCC, No Fuel' campaign at 500 fuel stations, promotion of electric vehicles, and strict restrictions on construction and demolition activities from November to January. The plan also focuses on road redevelopment, dust mitigation, enhanced waste management, and the implementation of a 'Winter Protocol' involving staggered office timings, parking fee hikes, and restrictions on non-BS-VI vehicles to improve air quality.