UNION MIN YADAV SEEKS DETAILED REPORTS ON NCR POLLUTION ACTION

Union minister for environment, forests and climate change Bhupender Yadav on Tuesday sought detailed reports from Delhi and NCR authorities on steps taken to mitigate air pollution during a review meeting held in the Capital, officials aware of the matter said. The meeting came as Delhi's air quality index (AQI) touched the “severe” level.

- HT Correspondent

Yadav urged preparation of district-wise crop residue management plans and year-round monitoring of stubble burning. He stressed the need to train farmers in using residue management machinery and to make such equipment widely available. The