Shri Narendra Bhooshan reviews the action plans of Uttar Pradesh State Government to address air pollution in Delhi-NCR and winter preparedness.
The Secretary, Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Shri Narendra Bhooshan, conducted a review on October 23, 2026, of the action plans presented by Uttar Pradesh State Government and Urban local bodies for addressing air pollution in Delhi-NCR. The review focused on winter preparedness. The UP Government outlined eleven key initiatives taken so far to address various sources of air pollution such as road dust, construction and demolition activities, open burning of biomass, vehicular pollution, traffic decongestion, industrial pollution, greening, paddy stubble management. Several measures have already been implemented, resulting in considerable progress. The Secretary reviewed multiple interventions including redevelopment of roads, traffic decongestion at hotspots, deployment of electric buses and EV charging infrastructure, establishment of solid waste processing facilities, remediation of legacy waste dump sites, C&D waste processing facilities, secondary collection centres, monitoring and enforcement of air pollution control measures at Construction sites and industries. Regarding vehicular pollution, Shri Bhooshan emphasized the need for active engagement with truck and bus associations to expedite the adoption of benefits under the PARIVARTAN scheme for replacing old trucks and buses. He also suggested a proactive role by the Transport Department in providing NOC for shifting old vehicles out of NCR. The Secretary urged faster installation of ANPR cameras at all fuel stations to enforce the 'No PUCC No fuel' policy. Concerning C&D waste processing facilities, Shri Bhooshan suggested integrating monitoring and enforcement actions through Integrated Command and Control Centre (ICCC) in several cities. He also proposed utilizing the Dust portal developed by UP Pollution Control Board for monitoring construction sites. The Secretary reviewed the preparedness of industries installing Air Pollution Control Devices (APCDs) to meet the revised emission norms. Meetings were suggested between UP Pollution Control Board, Industry Departments, and industries and associations to closely monitor the implementation and remove bottlenecks.
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