The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) sent out “flying squads” over the nation’s capital following the Supreme Court’s severe comments regarding air pollution in Delhi. The purpose of these squads was to stop farmers in Punjab and Haryana from burning stubble and disposing of agricultural trash inappropriately. This was reported by NDTV.
The flying squads will work with state anti-pollution authorities to cover 10 areas in Haryana and 16 in Punjab in order to take preventative steps for air pollution in Delhi, according to a statement from the CAQM, a central body established to monitor air quality and pollution in Delhi.
This comes as Supreme Court Justices Abhay S. Oka and AG Masih questioned the authorities on Friday on Delhi’s declining air quality index. Wintertime in the nation’s capital has become a yearly occurrence due to stubble burning, vehicle pollution, and construction dust.
When informed that the CAQM only convenes once every three months, the Supreme Court was not impressed and chastised the anti-pollution authority for its “complete non-compliance” with the legislation.
Has there been a committee formed? Could you please demonstrate a single step you took and the directions you followed? View the affidavit, please. The Supreme Court panel ruled on Friday, saying, “Show us a single directive issued under S 12 and others.”
The CAQM announcement states that from October 1 to November 30, the “flying squads” will travel to the hotspot districts in Punjab and Haryana. Regarding pollution and stubble burning, they will work in tandem with local and state officials.
“The teams will provide daily reports to the Commission and CPCB, detailing the measures implemented to stop future paddy stubble burning incidents within the designated district,” the statement stated.
Delhi’s air quality index dropped to 235 last week, its lowest level in four months, placing it in the “poor” category. According to the CAQM, vehicle pollution is the main cause of the capital’s declining air quality. Notably, Delhi’s air quality occasionally drops below 500+ around November and December, which causes respiratory problems and daily life hassles for citizens.