Delhi Government's New Winter Action Plan Against Pollution

The Delhi government, led by Environment Minister Gopal Rai, announced potential policies for work from home and awareness campaigns as part of its Winter Action Plan to combat air pollution. Expert opinions and inter-departmental meetings are being utilized to craft an effective strategy. Key suggestions include behavioral changes, electric vehicles, and artificial rain.

The Delhi government's Winter Action Plan to combat air pollution could include policies for work from home and awareness campaigns, Environment Minister Gopal Rai announced Thursday.

During a press conference, Rai mentioned that experts and officials from various government departments had provided critical input to shape the action plan.

Key suggestions include promoting behavioral changes, encouraging electric vehicle use, and possibly implementing artificial rain to alleviate severe pollution days. Additionally, the plan will address vehicular and dust pollution, pollution hotspots, and stubble and garbage burning. A review meeting on September 5 will finalize the plan.

(With inputs from agencies.)