Delhi Transport Minister Satyendar Jain on Thursday said it was for the first time that pollution has become a part of drawing room debate in the national Capital.
Crediting the AAP government in Delhi for creating awareness about pollution, Jain said: “It is for the first time that pollution has become a drawing room debate in Delhi. People are discussing the ways to fight pollution. Earlier, no one even bothered.” He said the government would formulate a policy to adhere to NGT’s order seeking de-registration of old diesel vehicles in Delhi. “We have not received the copy of the order yet. After studying the order, we would consult the stakeholders, including the transporters, to formulate a policy to phase out old diesel vehicles,” Jain told reporters here.