Air pollution: Delhi govt suggests WFH policy, ban on industries

Commuters make their way as an anti-smog gun spray water to curb air pollution, in New Delhi, on Tuesday. Pic/AFP

Implementing work from home policy in Delhi-NCR and closing down industries are some of the steps suggested by the Delhi government in a meeting of the Commission for Air Quality Management held on Tuesday, Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai said. The Supreme Court had on Monday directed the Commission for Air Quality Management to hold a joint meeting on the matter, and on Tuesday, the states of Punjab, Rajasthan, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh participated in the meeting.

"In the meeting, Delhi government officials suggested implementing work from home policy in Delhi-NCR, ban on construction work and ban on industries so that pollution levels can be controlled. The other states have also put forth their views and we are waiting for an official notification from the commission," Rai said in the briefing. He said that this meeting will lead to the emergence of a joint action plan.

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