Jaipur: The central government has intensified efforts to curb rising air pollution in Delhi-NCR, issuing directives to state governments to take strict action. In this context, Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma has been specifically instructed regarding the cities of Alwar, Bhiwadi, Neemrana, and Bharatpur.
During a high-level review meeting on pollution control chaired by Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav, the central government assessed the measures taken by Rajasthan and Punjab. This marked the fifth such review by the minister to address air quality issues in the region. Both states were urged to implement stringent measures to reduce air pollution affecting Delhi-NCR.
Focus on Rajasthan Cities
The meeting highlighted gaps in public transportation in Alwar, Bhiwadi, Neemrana, and Bharatpur. The minister emphasized the prioritization of electric buses with a fixed timeline for procurement. He also instructed rapid expansion of charging infrastructure to support the new electric fleet.
Further discussions covered traffic management, including the regulation of unorganized truck parking on highways in Bhiwadi and Neemrana, city-specific traffic decongestion, and road redevelopment projects. The central government urged continuous monitoring and timely implementation of these initiatives.
In Punjab, the review focused on the effective use of crop residue management machines, pelletization of stubble, and utilization of crop residue in power plants and brick kilns to curb stubble burning.
Air Quality Index Today
- Alwar: 172
- Bhiwadi: 181
- Bharatpur: 181
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