The Supreme Court on Wednesday asked the Punjab government to speed up and complete its collection of environment compensation cess levied on farmers indulging in stubble burning
Court noted that while vehicular pollution contributes to 17 percent of Delhi s air pollution woes, the odd-even scheme would reduce only 13 percent of the 17 percent, thereby making its impact negligible.
The Supreme Court on Tuesday clarified that its previous orders regulating the sale and manufacture of fireworks to control air and noise pollution are applicable to all States.
Ministry of Power has informed the Supreme Court that shutting down of the six thermal power plants within 300 km radius of Delhi is not feasible beyond today