Emphasis on Effective Action at Pollution Hotspots, Continuous Monitoring and Better Coordination Amongst All Concerned Agencies Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Bhupendra Yadav and Hon’ble CM of Delhi, Rekha Gupta, Yesterday visited the Air Quality Index (AQI) Monitoring Station at Anand Vihar to review the efforts being undertaken by the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) and other concerned agencies to prevent and control air pollution in the area.
The visit was attended by Union Minister of State Harsh Malhotra, MLA Om Prakash Sharma, Secretary of the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Government of India, Chairperson of the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM), Chief Secretary of the Government of Delhi, and senior officials from the Delhi Government, MCD and other concerned departments.
During the visit, the Union Minister and the Chief Minister reviewed the functioning of air quality monitoring station and assessed the measures being undertaken by the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) and other concerned agencies to address the prevailing pollution situation in the Anand Vihar area. Special emphasis was laid on effective control of local sources of pollution, improved coordination among various departments, and the consistent implementation of pollution control measures.Anand Vihar is among DelhiтАЩs major pollution hotspots.
Regular monitoring, identification of pollution sources, and timely, coordinated action by the concerned agencies are crucial to improving air quality in such areas. In this regard, the Municipal Corporation of Delhi is coordinating with the relevant departments and agencies to implement necessary measures for pollution control and curb polluting activities at the local level.
The visit to Anand Vihar underscored the importance of reviewing ongoing pollution control initiatives, strengthening coordination among the concerned agencies, and ensuring continuous monitoring and effective implementation of measures to improve air quality.
The Municipal Corporation of Delhi remains committed to preventing and controlling air pollution in coordination with the concerned agencies, with the objective of ensuring a clean and healthy environment. These concerted efforts aim to facilitate effective measures towards providing cleaner air to the people of Delhi.
