Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa Identifies 62 Traffic Hotspots To Curb Pollution

In this Special Report, Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa addresses the critical issue of air pollution linked to traffic congestion in the national capital. Speaking after a high-level meeting, Sirsa reveals, 'There are 62 traffic congestion hotspots in Delhi,' and emphasizes the need for immediate short-term measures by agencies including the Delhi Police and PWD. The report, filed by Milan Sharma, highlights that the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has directed authorities to clear illegal parking and encroachments to mitigate emissions. The Minister notes that this was the '6th meeting on air quality' involving multiple stakeholders like the Ministry of Agriculture and civic bodies. The segment also features citizen reactions to the toxic air, with some calling for the return of the odd-even scheme.