Delhi pollution update: Big update for Delhi residents as ‘No PUC, No Fuel’ rule to now…

Delhi pollution update: In a big update for the residents of Delhi using private vehicles, Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa has announced that the “No PUC, No Fuel” drive will continue in the region. The move is big as it is being decided even after the lifting of the tough anti-pollution measures under GRAP-IV in the national capital. Describing the movement of a polluting vehicle in the city as a “crime”, the Delhi Environment Minister announced that the government plans more actions to tackle pollution.

What Delhi Environment Minister said on ‘No PUC, No Fuel’ rule

Addressing mediapersons, the Minister said, “We want all city vehicles to run after proper pollution checks as vehicular emission is the biggest contributor to pollution.” The Minister took note of complaints of laxity at some Pollution Under Control Certificate (PUCC) centres and said that after inspections, 12 such centres have been suspended and blacklisted.

“No leniency would be shown towards those indulging in bungling or wrongdoings related to PUCC,” said Sirsa, adding that any act facilitating the movement of a polluting vehicle is no less than a “crime”. He also announced plans to develop an e-waste handling plant spread over 11 acre area in northwest Delhi’s Holambi Kalan.

How Delhi government is planning to control pollution?

The Minister said the proposed revival of 160 water bodies with an expenditure of Rs 100 crore will also help check pollution levels. Sirsa said the Delhi government has approved the setting up of four new automatic testing stations for commercial vehicles.

“Currently, there is no setup for testing the fitness of commercial vehicles, and this move will also help to keep a check on vehicles coming from other states,” he said. The Minister said the government has also modified its order, making it mandatory for high-rise buildings to install anti-smog guns.

“Now the building owners will also be allowed to install mist dispensers as these have proven to be very effective at ITO,” he said.

(With inputs from agencies)