Question

What were the control measures taken by Delhi Government for combating air pollution?

Answer 1

Following measures were taken by Delhi Government :

1. By 2002, all of Delhi's city buses had been converted to CNG buses, which no longer run on diesel.
2. A new fuel policy was implemented, and standards were established to limit the sulphur and aromatic content of petrol and diesel.
3. Engines have been upgraded.
4. Bharat Stage emission standards (BS) that were equivalent to Euro norms were established.
5. From 2001 to 2007, Bharat Stage II (BS II) to BS VI regulations were issued.
6. The administration took steps such as stopping educational institutions, halting construction or demolition activities, and vacuuming highways.
7. Polluting industries have been penalised, and the Badarpur thermal power plant has been temporarily shut down.