The Delhi government on Friday launched a 15-point action plan to mitigate air pollution in the capital during the winter season
The Action Plan focuses on preventing stubble burning, dust pollution, vehicular and industrial emissions, open burning of garbage, regulating firecrackers and tree planting
The manufacture, sale and use of all types of firecrackers except green firecrackers and barium salt have been banned
The action plan launched last year focused on stubble management, dust pollution, vehicular emission, open burning of garbage, industrial pollution among others.
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A comprehensive winter action plan will be made according to the action plans received from various departments
Delhi government is preparing a separate action plan for each of the air pollution hotspots in the city, said Environment Minister Gopal Rai
"Manufacturing, storage, sale, online delivery and bursting of any type of firecrackers is completely prohibited in Delhi," Environment Minister Gopal Rai said
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