Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa highlighted the ongoing measures to curb air pollution in the national capital, as the average Air Quality Index surged to 381 and asserted that strict action is being taken against construction sites violating environmental norms.
"Delhi is continuing to fight against pollution, and for that the Delhi government has launched this positive initiative. We burn wood, burn coal for heat which increases pollution, to reduce such a thing we have started the initiative that we will give 10000 heaters through CSR," Rekha G
Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa stated, "Dust generated from road cutting and construction is a significant contributor to harmful PM2.5 levels in our air. Strict compliance with the dust mitigation guidelines is non-negotiable as we work to protect the health of our citizens a
The Delhi government is relentlessly advancing its scientifically designed Winter Action Plan, with a firm focus on curbing pollution at its sources through robust ground interventions under the leadership of Chief Minister Rekha Gupta.
Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa informed that through the DPCC Dust Pollution Control Self-Assessment Portal, integrated with the Municipal Corporations' building sanction process, the government is ensuring that every construction and demolition (C&D) site above 500 sqm is
Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa on Wednesday said the government has identified all pollution hotspots in the city and has declared a "war" on the National Capital's rising pollution.
Delhi's air quality has plunged into the 'Very Poor' category, sparking fresh concerns over public health as political parties trade blame over rising pollution levels in the national capital.
"AAP is organising this protest. But it is they who left here with 10 years of pollution. I would like to ask them who gave this pollution? Did it happen on its own? No. AAP destroyed everything in 10 years. The AQI was 500-1000 last year. They gave us 10 years of disease. AQI kept rising
Delhi's AQI was recorded at 202 today, maintaining the positive trend observed over the past few days. This is a result of the science-based and coordinated actions being implemented at the ground level, Delhi's Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa stated.
Delhi's air quality continues to show notable improvement, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded at 291 on Tuesday a significant decline from 381 in 2024, 415 in 2023, and 447 in 2022, marking the city's best AQI for this date in seven years