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What main action is being encouraged in regard to vehicles?
What criticism did Delhi BJP president Virendra Sachdeva have regarding Rai's actions?
Which of the following measures will not be permitted according to the current advisory?
What is one of the new methods introduced to monitor pollution in Delhi's winter action plan?
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Which of the following initiatives is included in the campaign theme ‘Milkar Chalein aur Pradushan se Ladein’?
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How many pollution hotspots were identified in Delhi in 2019?
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What emergency measures might be enforced if pollution levels become very high?
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Which group has been formed to monitor air quality as part of the winter action plan?
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What reduction in the number of polluted days was claimed by Gopal Rai comparing 2016 to 2023?
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What type of vehicles will be monitored by the teams to control vehicular pollution?
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What will the government spray on farmland to tackle stubble burning?
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Study Notes
Delhi's Winter Action Plan
- Delhi's air quality index has turned 'poor' after three months, prompting the release of a 21-point winter action plan.
- Launched by Environment Minister Gopal Rai, the plan includes real-time pollution monitoring using drones.
- Importance placed on public participation with initiatives like Harit Kalash Yatra, e-vehicle parade, and anti-pollution marches.
- Theme of the plan is ‘Milkar Chalein aur Pradushan se Ladein.’
Key Measures in the Action Plan
- A six-member special task force will monitor air quality and recommend actions.
- Emergency measures, including the odd-even vehicle scheme and potential artificial rain, are planned for high pollution scenarios.
- Monitoring will also include inspections of pollution hotspots, with 13 locations identified since 2019.
Pollution Reduction Efforts
- Significant reduction in high-pollution days, from 243 in 2016 to 159 in 2023, indicating a 35% decrease.
- Anti-dust campaign commencing on October 7 with 523 teams to inspect construction sites and implement dust control measures.
- Deployment of 85 road sweeping machines, 500 water sprinkling machines, and over 200 anti-smog guns to combat dust.
Open Waste Burning and Vehicular Pollution Control
- Formation of 588 teams to address open waste burning across the city.
- 360 dedicated teams to enforce pollution under control certificates and monitor over-age vehicles.
- Traffic police will manage congestion on 134 major roads, aiming to improve air quality.
Agricultural Initiatives
- Ongoing efforts to combat stubble burning through spraying of bio-decomposer on over 5,000 acres of paddy farmland at no cost to farmers.
Public Engagement and Advisory Measures
- Encouragement for remote work in both government and private sectors during high pollution periods.
- Issuance of advisories for voluntary vehicular restrictions and a complete ban on firecrackers implemented during the season.
Criticism and Perspectives
- Critiques from political leaders highlight perceived inaction and a focus on announcements rather than substantive policies.
- Call for a detailed approach identifying specific interventions to improve overall air quality, emphasizing the need for municipal-level plans.
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Explore the details of Delhi's newly launched winter action plan aimed at combating air pollution. This comprehensive strategy includes innovative measures like drone monitoring and public engagement initiatives. Learn about the key actions and expected outcomes in improving air quality this winter.
