Question

What steps has the government taken to reduce 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;