Question

Describe very briefly any five measures taken by Govt. of india in controlling air pollution.​

Answer 1

To minimize the impact of environmental pollution particularly air pollution, the Government has inter alia taken the following actions:

· Notification of National Ambient Air Quality Standards 2009, envisaging 12 pollutants;

· Formulation of regulations/statutes;

· Setting up of monitoring network for assessment of ambient air quality;

· Introduction of cleaner/alternate fuel like CNG, LPG etc. and promotion of public transport network including Metro;

· Creation of infrastructure for industrial pollution control incorporating cleaner production processes, setting up of common pollution control facilities;

Answer 2

• Many plans have been taken up by the govt. like Ganga Action Plan and many NGOs had also been participating in these events, to present a proof I can tell you about the Narmada Bachao Andolan