Delhi CM Rekha Gupta Holds Pollution Review Meet As Air Remains 'Very Poor'

A review meeting to address the rising air pollution levels in Delhi was concluded on Monday at the Delhi Secretariat. The meeting was chaired by the Delhi Chief Minister and attended by officials from

various departments, including the Public Works Department (PWD), Transport, Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC), Environment, and others.

After the meeting, Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa said the Chief Minister sought responses from multiple departments, including the Public Works Department, Transport Department, DPCC, and the Environment Department, to discuss various aspects of pollution in the national capital.

#WATCH Delhi: A review meeting on Delhi’s air pollution was concluded at the Delhi Secretariat.

Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa says, “Today, the Chief Minister has sought responses from departments ranging from PWD to Transport, DPCC, Environment, and all… pic.twitter.com/xfWIQvprUO

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Sirsa confirmed that a follow-up meeting has been scheduled for Thursday to continue the discussions and ensure that the necessary steps are taken.

Delhi’s pollution has worsened sharply in recent years, with rising smog and deteriorating air quality posing serious health risks to millions, making sustained government action crucial to improving the city’s environment.

According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), Delhi on Monday woke up to hazy skies, with overall air quality in the ‘very poor’ category with a reading of 366. Seven areas of the city recorded severe AQI levels.

Narela recorded an AQI of 418, followed by Bawana (408), Wazirpur (403) and Anand Vihar (402) at 7.20 am.

Delhi’s air quality is likely to remain ‘very poor’ for the next three days. It is expected to oscillate between ‘very poor’ and ‘severe’ categories during the subsequent six days, according to the Air Quality Early Warning System (AQEWS).