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News Topical, Digital Desk : Regarding the serious pollution problem, Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa stated that the situation will not improve even in the next few days. He stated that severe pollution will persist for the next week. New steps are being taken today. The government has taken short-term measures for now. A 27-year-old problem will not be cured in 11 months. We are processing 90% of solid waste. Steps have been taken to address vehicle pollution. Fuel will not be available without a PUCC certificate.
Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa said, "We are implementing an integrated system within Delhi, where one red light will be connected to another. PUCC centers that are 15 years old and in poor condition will be subject to third-party audits." The Environment Minister also mentioned the causes of pollution.
Pollution in Delhi due to 4 reasons
- pollution from vehicles
- Pollution from dust
- pollution from solid waste
- industrial pollution
We have identified 62 hot spots – Sirsa
He further said, "The Aam Aadmi Party was aware of thirteen hotspots. We have already identified sixty-two. We will use Google Maps to identify a hundred new hotspots, which will lead to even better work. We will also meet with Google Maps and Maps India to seek their cooperation in reducing pollution. Delhi should have its own car pooling system, for which we are making provisions."
Strict adherence to pollution regulations – Sirsa
He said, "The MCD has the important responsibility of addressing pollution, and a ten-year repair tender has been awarded. The regulations regarding pollution must be strictly followed. Negligence will result in action. In 2023-24, the AQI was already above 400 at this time. According to previous data, pollution may remain in the severe category in the coming days. The fight against pollution is being waged in four areas."
The previous government left behind broken roads - Manjinder Singh Sirsa
He further alleged, "The previous government left behind broken roads, and we are repairing them. A survey team will be formed for this, and data will be provided so that they can be filled as soon as possible. Orders have been given to fill potholes within 72 hours. The cabinet has decided to provide funds to the MCD for MRS and Litter Picker for their roads. The municipal corporation has been allocated ₹2,700 crore for its roads for the next ten years, which has been approved by the cabinet. The same will be done for PWD roads."
Survey to identify illegal industries – Sirsa
Manjinder Singh Sirsa also said, "The DPCC is very important in Delhi, but its portal mechanism is outdated and is being improved. A survey is being conducted to identify illegal industries within Delhi. Today (December 17), Vijay Kumar, an Aam Aadmi Party councilor from the Trilokpuri Assembly constituency, started a fire. Don't indulge in such dirty politics. I request AAP workers with folded hands not to do this and to make their leaders understand."
This is a disease given by previous governments – Manjinder Singh Sirsa
He said that based on past data from Delhi, the coming days are not going to be very good. The coming week will not be very good, judging by the past data. But we are continuously working to reduce pollution. This is not a current problem; it is a disease created by previous governments, and we are working on it.
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