‘Less pollution this Diwali’
The pollution level during Diwali has been falling since last 10 years, claimed environment secretary of Delhi government Keshav Chandra on Thursday. Mr Chandra said that the positive results surfaced because of the chief minister’s appeal for better air quality during Diwali.
“The concentration level of pollution shows substantial decrease this year as compared to last year. Real-time ambient air quality scientific monitoring is done at five locations,” he said adding that, the air quality has improved with active co-operation of citizens, especially, children who made extra efforts to contain use of crackers during Diwali on the appeal of chief minister Sheila Dikshit.
“The chief minister motivated the citizens, youth and students to make anti fire crackers campaign a grand success, which resulted in substantial decrease in air pollution across Delhi,” he added.
The officials said that initiatives taken by the department of environment and forests under the able guidance of Ms Dished during last 12 years generated an atmosphere conducive to better air quality. The efforts include switchover from diesel to CNG, providing the largest CNG-propelled public transport system in the world and commissioning of Delhi Metro.
“Ms Dikshit has inspired entire citizenry to be an active partner in making Delhi a green and clean city and curbing pollution level, especially, air pollution. The setting up of more than two thousand eco clubs in schools, involving RWAs in environmental issues and launching forceful campaigns through FM radio and print media facilitated a positive change in the mindset of the citizens resulting in an environmental success story,” official said.
“Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) has been conducting the assessment of ambient air quality during Diwali festival since 1998. This Diwali, the dangerous gases like carbon monoxide, oxides of nitrogen, sulphur dioxide, particulate matter PM10 and particulate matter PM2.5 were recorded less than normal Diwali,” Mr Chandra added.
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