Delhi Development Minister Urges Reduction of Stubble Burning to Curb Pollution

During the video conference meeting, issues concerning stubble management were discussed.

Rai pointed out that each year, the Kejriwal government formulates a winter action plan to tackle the escalating pollution in Delhi, wherein stubble burning during the winter season significantly contributes to the pollution problem.

"To promptly address this issue, our government annually distributes Pusa Bio-decomposer in paddy fields, resulting in positive outcomes by decomposing stubble and enhancing field fertility. However, it's evident that neighbouring states also report numerous cases of stubble burning, exacerbating Delhi's pollution problem during winter," Rai stated.

Rai mentioned that the city's Air Quality Index (AQI) has seen a decline in the most hazardous category occurrences between 2016 and 2022, dropping from 26 in 2016 to a mere 6 in 2022. "This reflects a 30 per cent reduction in pollution levels over the past 8 years, thanks to ongoing measures within Delhi."

He noted that this year too, the Delhi government will implement various action plans to control stubble-induced pollution within the city.

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