Delhi forms 3 panels to fight toxic air

COMMITTEES TO GUIDE NEW ANTI-POLLUTION MEASURES

- OUR CORRESPONDENT

Stepping up its antipollution strategy ahead of the winter peak, the Delhi government on Saturday announced the creation of three committees that will guide, implement and innovate new measures to tackle the Capital’s air-quality crisis.

Officials said the move is aimed at bringing scientific expertise, tighter coordination and technology-led solutions into the government’ fight against worsening pollution levels.

The announcement follows Chief Minister Rekha Gupta’s earlier declaration that an expert panel would be constituted to advise the government. Environment minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa on Saturday detailed the structure and roles of the three newly formed bodies.