Delhi Struggles with Air Quality Management Amidst Rising Pollution Complaints

The Centre's panel on air quality in Delhi-NCR expressed concerns about slow complaint resolution and backlog. The Commission for Air Quality Management urged removal of old vehicles and tighter enforcement of regulations. A call for improved parking and public transport aims to alleviate pollution in the area.

In a recent move, the Centre's panel on enhancing air quality in Delhi-NCR has voiced concerns about the slow pace of resolving pollution-related complaints. The backlog of these issues poses a risk to the national capital's air quality management objectives.

The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has issued directives to fast-track the removal of highly polluting end-of-life vehicles. Petrol vehicles older than 15 years and diesel vehicles older than 10 years are specifically targeted in this effort to clean up Delhi's air.

In a meeting on Friday, attended by the Delhi chief secretary and senior officials, the Commission highlighted the need for urgency in addressing each complaint. Addressing delays is seen as crucial for effective enforcement and broader pollution control in the region.

(With inputs from agencies.)