Air pollution: Gopal Rai unveils series of strategic measures

As pollution levels in Delhi soar with the arrival of winter, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government has stepped up its commitment to combat the environmental crisis. Environment minister Gopal Rai unveiled a series of strategic measures aimed at addressing air quality issues specifically in 13 identified pollution hotspots across the city.

During an emergency meeting held at the Delhi Secretariat, minister Rai discussed the urgent need for action, particularly in light of the recent rise in pollution levels. "With the onset of winter, pollution levels across North India are on the rise," he stated. He reported that the overall air quality index (AQI) in Delhi has fallen into the 'poor' category, with certain areas recording alarming AQI readings exceeding 300.