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Delhi needs rural neighbors help to beat smog, says study. Regional air quality plans, airshed councils, and smog forecasts recommended. Research suggests combining scientific evidence with governance innovation and effective coordination among agencies. Most Indian cities have over seven times the acceptable pollution levels. Neighboring rural areas contribute to pollution. Action plan and better monitoring required for a joined-up approach.
Saroj, a 55-year-old construction worker residing near the Bakkarwala landfill site, embodies the challenges faced by informal sector workers amid the escalating air pollution crisis in Delhi.
Delhi Air Pollution: Delhi government aims to improve ambient air quality by 20% in the next fiscal with a comprehensive plan. The focus will be on reducing average concentration of major pollutants, waste burning, dust restriction, halting coal use, and polluting vehicles. The government plans to increase electric buses, stop sewage flow, implement Delhi Solar Policy, expand tree cover and forest area.
The Commission for Air Quality Management in NCR and adjoining areas (CAQM) has revoked GRAP Stage III measures, leading to an improvement in air quality in Delhi. Find out more about the changes and their impact.