Road Repairs, Green Initiatives, and Industrial Checks at the Core of Haryana’s Strategy
Haryana is among the top-polluted regions globally, and Stage 1 restrictions under the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) have already been enforced as air quality deteriorates in Delhi-NCR. Here are the 5 things that you should know about Haryana’ s action plan to tackle air pollution in the state.
- Haryana’s Winter Action Plan to Tackle Pollution: Haryana officials have unveiled a comprehensive winter action plan to combat rising pollution levels in the state.
- Key Measures Include Road Repairs and Green Initiatives: The plan includes road repairs, planting more shrubs and trees, and controlling dust pollution from roads, construction sites, and vehicles.
- Industrial Compliance and Emission Control: The authorities will conduct inspections in industrial clusters to ensure compliance with emission standards, and industries are encouraged to use cleaner fuels and follow pollution control measures.
- Monitoring and Green Transformation: Haryana plans to expand its air quality monitoring network and convert pollution hotspots into green areas, with 60% of the target already completed.
- Challenges and Need for Timely Action: While the plan is seen as precise, experts highlight concerns about its timeliness, especially with the approaching winter and the need for municipalities to act promptly in controlling pollution sources.