Supreme Court Criticizes Air Quality Panel Over Ineffective Measures

The Supreme Court has criticized the Commission for Air Quality Management for its ineffective efforts to curb air pollution caused by crop residue burning. The court emphasized the need for a more proactive approach and urged the use of alternative equipment for stubble-burning at the grassroots level.

The Supreme Court has taken a strong stance against the Commission for Air Quality Management, criticizing its inadequate measures to tackle air pollution resulting from crop residue burning.

A bench led by Justice Abhay S Oka and Justice Augustine George Masih emphasized the necessity for the air quality panel to adopt a more proactive and effective approach.

The court also highlighted the need for implementing stubble-burning alternative equipment at the grassroots level and directed the panel to submit a more comprehensive compliance report.

(With inputs from agencies.)