EM launches “Clean air for Delhi” campaign

NEW DELHI: The government will begin a two-week awareness campaign,” Clean air for Delhi“, to sensitise people in the city about the need to do more to improve the quality of air in the Capital.

Union Environment Minister Dr. Harsh Vardhan said that starting from February 10, the centre will launch a joint campaign for two weeks, with Delhi Government, NDMC, CPCB and other municipal agencies, for clean air in Delhi.

In a meeting Dr. Harsh Vardhan emphasised that there would be a team of 70 officers, led jointly by one officer each from the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change and one officer from the State Government  of  Delhi.   These officers would be assisted by officers from Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), DPCC and respective municipal corporations.

“The campaign seeks to sensitise ground-level functionaries and general public to enforce the habit of environmental protection”, the Minister said.

The campaign officials will encourage resident welfare associations, shopkeeper associations and others to participate in the campaign to lower pollution levels. Check lists, to ensure a focused process, will be given to the team. The campaign will prioritise dust mitigation, solid waste management and prevention of garbage burning.