New Delhi: Indicates that the sources of external pollution inhibit the quality and contribution of city air from local sources are far lower, Minister of Environment Gopal Rai on Thursday urged the UNI Minister of Environment to refer to the NCR meeting which will be addressed by pollution in the region.
Rai stressed that more than 69% of pollution in the city was caused by sources in NCR cities or neighboring countries, while only 30% were generated locally.
He quoted a study conducted by the Center for Science and Environment (CSE) based on data from IITM Minister Earth ‘IITM, which has analyzed per hour of Safar data to understand pollution sources.
The minister said the Delhi government has taken sufficient steps to control local sources, adding that research has shown pollution reduction in the city.
He further stated that the Delhi government took a number of steps, from the anti-dust campaign to “red light, Gaadi, to control internal pollution.
Track the level of pollution in CityCSE you analyzed data from the IITM decision support system between October 29 and November 8, which found that Biomass burning contributed to 14.5% of the total PM2.5, while NCR Regency added around 54.5%.
Delhi’s local sources contributed 31% to better pollutants.
This study also shows that transportation is the biggest contributor to local emissions , followed by housing emissions, construction, industry, etc.
“contributions from 19 NCR districts and burning biomass in neighboring countries.
From November 2 to 6, the NCR contribution dominates the initial phase of up to 70-80%, but the part decreases during the Episode Smog Post Diwali when Delhi’s own sources contribution increases.
Similarly, the contribution of burning biomass from other countries remains low in the pre-diwali phase, but peaked Post Diwali, “CSE studies were found.
Quoting a similar Teri study in 2016, Rai said while Delhi made an effort to control pollution, others also had to join .
This study shows that 64% of pollution is caused by external sources and internal sources of Delhi.
“Delhi residents cannot reduce 69% of external sources of emissions.
That’s why I asked the Union Minister to call a meeting with the Minister of Environment from Haryana, Punjab, Delhi and Uttar Pradesh, “Rai said, it certainly that construction activities are taking place in neighboring countries, Rai shows that the Delhi government has taken many steps, like Provides 24-hour electricity to reduce dependence on the set of diesel generators, prohibit the entry of trucks, among others November 21.
Only 30% of Delhi pollution with its own manufacture: Gopal Rai
