Union Minister Bhupender Yadav: Clean Fuel Transition Key To Solving Delhi-NCR Pollution Crisis

In a detailed discussion on the persistent air pollution crisis in Delhi-NCR, Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Bhupender Yadav emphasises the critical role of transitioning to clean fuel. Addressing concerns about rising pollution levels despite policy interventions, Yadav highlights that 'wherever pollution has reduced worldwide, a big reason for that is clean fuel.' He outlines the government's multi-pronged approach, including the deregistration of older vehicles and the implementation of smart traffic management to reduce congestion. The Minister also discusses the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) initiatives, noting that 'in December, the CAAQM has taken everyone's plan for next year' to ensure better preparedness for the winter season. He stresses the need for industrial units to switch to PNG and dismisses claims that pollution control efforts are invisible, asserting that systematic changes are underway.