Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister Dr. P.K. Mishra has stressed upon the adoption of a mission-mode approach to greening central verges of roads and paving pathways, and open areas along road sides to abate dust generation in New Delhi.
During a meeting with the Delhi government and other stakeholders, Dr. Mishra assessed the readiness of the government and other stakeholders to implement both immediate and long-term measures to mitigate air pollution in the national capital.
He expressed concern over the persistent air quality issues and underscored the need for strict enforcement of existing laws. He also emphasized the adequate measures for dust control from roads and construction activities and called for enhanced monitoring and stricter enforcement of dust control measures at construction and demolition sites.
Principal Secretary to PM expressed concern over the slow pace of clearance of landfill sites in Delhi and delays in the implementation of waste-to-energy plans by the Municipal Corporation. He also tasked the Ministries of Environment, Home and the Corporation to resolve the issues and ensure implementation of various mitigation measures.