2024 Winter Action Plan to target pollution hotspots identify causes Delhi minister

New Delhi, Aug 2 (PTI) Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai on Friday said that the '2024 Winter Action Plan' will focus on pollution hotspots and identifying the causes of the city's air quality crisis to plan effective mitigation steps.
    Rai chaired a high-level meeting, which included key officials from the Environment Department, Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) and Development Department, to strategise pollution control measures, an official statement issued here said.
    During the meeting, Rai announced that on August 21, the Delhi government will host a 'Save Environment' round table conference at the Delhi Secretariat, where environmental experts will gather to develop a comprehensive winter action plan, the statement said.
    The conference aims to create a robust action plan by incorporating expert suggestions, the minister said during the meeting.    
    "By identifying and addressing various pollution sources, the Delhi government will be able to take necessary steps to mitigate pollution effectively," Rai said.
     According to the statement, during the meeting, many crucial suggestions emerged, highlighting focal points, such as dust pollution, vehicular emissions, stubble burning and the burning of garbage.
     Industrial pollution will also be addressed by ensuring all registered industrial units in Delhi switch to PNG, Rai said.
     "We have established the Green War Room and Green Delhi App, which will be upgraded to enhance public communication and timely action on complaints," he said.
    Regarding pollution hotspots, the AAP leader said, "The focus will be on the areas of Delhi where people suffer the most from pollution and a Real-Time Apportionment Study will be conducted to identify the causes of real-time pollution."
    The minister also mentioned the eco park, which will operate based on a zero-waste policy. India's first e-waste eco park is being built in Holambi Kalan village in Delhi.
    The government will also coordinate with the central government and neighbouring states to implement joint pollution control measures and enforce the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP), Rai said during the meeting.

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