Delhi introduces a 21-point Winter Action Plan
Context:
Recently, the Delhi government introduced a 21-point Winter Action Plan to combat air pollution.
Relevance:
GS-03 (Environment)
About Delhi’s Winter Action Plan:
- Drones will be used to monitor pollution hotspots across the city, providing real-time data to enhance pollution control efforts, making this the first ever approach using drones.
- The plan focuses on areas with the highest pollution levels to control emissions from vehicles and reducing dust pollution through various measures.
- It encourages private organizations grant work from home options for their employees to commute regularly to reduce vehicular emissions.
- Measures to prevent stubble burning and regulate industrial emissions are also taken under this plan.
- Emergency measures such as the odd-even vehicle rationing, artificial rain, and the Harit Ratna award for eco-friendly organizations are still kept in place.
- The Environment Department, Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC), Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD), Delhi Traffic Police, Delhi Development Authority (DDA), and Delhi State Industrial and Infrastructure Development Corporation (DSIIDC) are responsible for various aspects of the plan.
Way Forward:
- With the rising pollution levels, Delhi alone cannot combat pollution. Hence, collaboration with neighboring states like Punjab and Haryana is crucial to tackle the problems holistically.
- Active public participation in pollution reduction efforts is the key. And by also promoting eco-friendly practices and implementing green awards like the Harit Ratna, it encourages people to take part in the initiatives.
- Addressing the root causes with both immediate and long-term strategies is essential for reducing the health impacts of air pollution on its residents.
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