Delhi government serious about tackling alarming air pollution
14 March 2015 5:22 AM IST
Concerned over the rapid increase in air pollution, the Delhi government has decided to make all the main roads dust-free, congestion-free and clean, claiming that by this initiative, 25 per cent pollution can be decreased in Delhi.
PWD Minister Satyendra Jain has said that in Delhi, 78 per cent of pollution is caused by vehicles, out of which, 38 per cent pollution is due to dust. PWD roads will be targeted under this project.
“We have decided to first repair the main roads first, which come under the ambit of PWD, along with the broken footpaths,” Jain said, while addressing the CII Delhi State Annual Session here. According to the government, grass will be planted on dusty patches of land or there will be ground covers put up. Besides, the government will start mechanical cleaning of the main roads.
“By this initiative, we can remove the dust off the roads, as a result of which, the pollution level, we believe, can come down by to 25 per cent. If we succeed, it will be a big achievement for us,” Jain said.
Meanwhile, Deputy CM Manish Sisodia said that to improve the quality of air in the city, the government will have to take strict decisions. The Central government has already decided to put in place a unified air quality monitoring system to ensure that “authenticated” information is available to people. Green bodies have also asked the government to make their intent behind “re-evaluating” the pollution data, public.
PM10 level crossed prescribed limits in Delhi, 5 cities: Govt
Level of particulate matter (PM10), which can cause serious health problems, has exceeded the prescribed limits in the air of Delhi and five other neighbouring cities, the government on Thursday, said. Environment Minister Prakash Javadekar told Rajya Sabha that the levels of sulphur dioxide and nitrogen were in control during 2011-13, but (PM10) has shot up in the period. Ambient air quality in Delhi and National Capital Region is monitored by Pollution Control Boards of Rajasthan, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh, Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC), Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) and NEERI under National Air Monitoring Programme at 20 locations of Delhi, Faridabad, Gaziabad, Meerut, Noida and Alwar, he said. “As per the analysis of data for last three years (2011-13), the levels of sulphur dioxide (annual averages of 50 ug/m3) and nitrogen (annual averages of 40 ug/m3) were within norms.
PWD Minister Satyendra Jain has said that in Delhi, 78 per cent of pollution is caused by vehicles, out of which, 38 per cent pollution is due to dust. PWD roads will be targeted under this project.
“We have decided to first repair the main roads first, which come under the ambit of PWD, along with the broken footpaths,” Jain said, while addressing the CII Delhi State Annual Session here. According to the government, grass will be planted on dusty patches of land or there will be ground covers put up. Besides, the government will start mechanical cleaning of the main roads.
“By this initiative, we can remove the dust off the roads, as a result of which, the pollution level, we believe, can come down by to 25 per cent. If we succeed, it will be a big achievement for us,” Jain said.
Meanwhile, Deputy CM Manish Sisodia said that to improve the quality of air in the city, the government will have to take strict decisions. The Central government has already decided to put in place a unified air quality monitoring system to ensure that “authenticated” information is available to people. Green bodies have also asked the government to make their intent behind “re-evaluating” the pollution data, public.
PM10 level crossed prescribed limits in Delhi, 5 cities: Govt
Level of particulate matter (PM10), which can cause serious health problems, has exceeded the prescribed limits in the air of Delhi and five other neighbouring cities, the government on Thursday, said. Environment Minister Prakash Javadekar told Rajya Sabha that the levels of sulphur dioxide and nitrogen were in control during 2011-13, but (PM10) has shot up in the period. Ambient air quality in Delhi and National Capital Region is monitored by Pollution Control Boards of Rajasthan, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh, Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC), Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) and NEERI under National Air Monitoring Programme at 20 locations of Delhi, Faridabad, Gaziabad, Meerut, Noida and Alwar, he said. “As per the analysis of data for last three years (2011-13), the levels of sulphur dioxide (annual averages of 50 ug/m3) and nitrogen (annual averages of 40 ug/m3) were within norms.
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