The Supreme Court-mandated EPCA has suggested an action plan to tackle air pollution in the years to come. (File)
New Delhi:
The Supreme Court-mandated EPCA suggested stricter implementation of Supreme Court instructions to combat stubble burning, implementation of a parking policy and a massive increase in public transport in Delhi. NCR to control air pollution in the years to come.
In a report submitted to the SC last month, the pollution watchdog said both in situ and ex situ measures must be taken, such as providing incentives and machinery to farmers for the management of crops. crop residues.
The Environmental Pollution Prevention and Control Authority has highlighted the need to switch to clean fuel for combustion in industries in the National Capital Region and to restrict the use of coal, as it is a key factor of pollution in the region.
Urgent and time-bound implementation of SC guidance on Delhi Metro Phase IV, construction of different phases of Regional Rapid Transport System (RRT) and increase of buses in Delhi are some of the suggested actions by the EPCA to control air pollution in the years to come.
He also called for a time-bound implementation of the parking policy for NCR so that there are adequate restrictions on traffic and vehicle growth and an urgent and massive increase in public transport in the region.
Implementation of the Supreme Court’s instructions on the agreed 2022 timeline for thermal power plant emission standards will be necessary to control air pollution in the years to come, he said.
