Air action plan: abatement of air pollution in the Delhi National Capital Region

Air quality in the Delhi National Capital Region (NCR) has been a matter of concern. In order to address air pollution, the high level task force set up under the Chairmanship of Principal Secretary to PM has submitted this action plan and welcomes suggestions from experts and citizens to make it more effective and practical.

Air quality in the Delhi National Capital Region (NCR) has been a matter of concern. Remedying this situation requires sustained and coordinated action by a number of agencies. In order to address air pollution, a High Level Task Force has been set up under the Chairmanship of Principal Secretary to PM. The task force has formulated a draft action agenda. The Action plan below lists key actions that the task force will monitor. It is recognised that the agencies responsible for the various determinants of air quality will take a number of other steps based on their assessment of need. Secretary MoEF will be responsible for overall coordination of the action agenda. Government welcomes suggestions from experts and citizens to make the action plan more effective and practical.

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