March 1st 2025.
In a press conference held today, Delhi's Forest and Environment Minister, Manjinder Singh Sirsa, made a significant announcement that will impact the city's air quality. Starting April 1, the sale of fuel to vehicles older than 15 years will be banned. To ensure the enforcement of this decision, a team has been formed to identify and restrict the movement of overage and polluting vehicles within the city.
During the conference, Sirsa explained that special gadgets will be installed at petrol pumps to detect vehicles older than 15 years, preventing them from being fueled. These gadgets have already been installed in 80% of the pumps and will be completed in all pumps by the end of March.
The Minister emphasized the strict implementation of this ban from April 1 onwards and stated that an advisory will be issued to all petrol pump owners by the petroleum ministry. Additionally, the Delhi government has set up a special team to identify vehicles older than 15 years and take necessary measures to prevent their entry into the city. Special attention will be given to diesel vehicles entering Delhi from other states.
In the meeting, other important decisions were also made, including a mandatory provision for high-rise buildings and hotels to install anti-smog guns. The issue of cloud seeding was also discussed, and it may be considered as an option in the future during smog-heavy months. These measures are part of the BJP-led Delhi government's commitment to fighting the city's toxic air.
The severe air pollution crisis in Delhi has been a major concern for many years, and it has become a political battleground with different parties blaming each other instead of working together to find solutions. In the recent Assembly elections, the BJP accused the previous AAP government of failing to address the issue, particularly regarding stubble burning in Punjab, a state governed by AAP, and dust from poorly-maintained roads in the city.
With these new measures in place, it is hoped that Delhi's air quality will improve, and the city will move towards a cleaner and healthier environment. The government's efforts to tackle air pollution are commendable, and it is crucial for all stakeholders to work together towards this common goal.
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