The Supreme Court has ordered the Centre and the Delhi government to develop a new “serious plan” to reduce air pollution within 24 hours.
The Supreme Court has ordered the Centre and the Delhi government to develop a “serious plan” to reduce air pollution within 24 hours.
When it comes to industrial and vehicular pollution, we take the protection of the environment extremely seriously, especially when it comes to protecting our children.” It is likely that we will lose the ability to fire guns from our shoulders, and you will be forced to take action. So, what exactly is the value of keeping schools open during this time of year?” The Supreme Court of India, according to their appeal, delivered this verdict, which was subsequently forwarded to the Indian government in New Delhi for consideration, as per their petition.
Highlights:
- As a result, the Supreme Court has ruled that the Central and Delhi governments will be required to take action to curb pollution if they do not do so immediately. If they fail to do so, the court will impose an injunction.
- As of today, according to official government data, air quality in the nation’s capital was still classified as “very poor.”
- According to the National Weather Service, the total air quality index (AQI) for Delhi was 312 as of Thursday morning (local time).
This was completed in accordance with a directive from the Supreme Court issued on Thursday, December 2, 2021, giving the government of India and the government of Delhi 24 hours to draught an integrated strategy for implementing air pollution control measures.
A formal injunction against their respective governments has been issued by the Supreme Court of the United States and the Government of India if they do not take steps to limit pollution. “This is especially true when it comes to pollution from industry and automobiles, which we take quite seriously. The ability to fire guns from our shoulders will be taken away, and you will be forced to take action. So, what exactly is the point of having schools open?” The authorities in New Delhi are aware of the problem and, according to the Supreme Court of India, are taking proper efforts to alleviate the situation as soon as possible.
Supreme Court tells Centre and Delhi governments that if they fail to do take measures to control pollution, then the court will pass an order.
— ANI (@ANI) December 2, 2021
Court to hear the matter tomorrow at 10 am.
The Delhi administration’s choice to open schools at a time when air pollution levels in the city were increasing was also condemned by the Supreme Court. The Supreme Court has called into question the Delhi government’s decision to reopen schools after a two-year closure.
Since the establishment of work from home rules, the Supreme Court has questioned why children are still compelled to attend school when the government has enabled adults to work from home. A concern expressed by the Delhi High Court, however, was the lack of action taken by the Delhi administration on the ground to reduce high pollution levels, a concern that was also addressed in the court’s ruling.
Air pollution in Delhi-NCR: Supreme Court pulls up Delhi government for opening the schools amid the rising air pollution levels in the city.
— ANI (@ANI) December 2, 2021
SC asks Delhi government when the government implemented work from home for adults then why children are being forced to go to school pic.twitter.com/wl4Y7mhSqV
Despite the fact that Delhi’s air pollution levels are increasing, the Court stated during today’s hearing that “we have the impression that nothing is being done.” Delhi’s administration reopened its schools on November 29 for all sessions, despite the city’s increasing levels of pollution. Another hearing on the subject will take place at 10 a.m. tomorrow in the Supreme Court.
While everything is going on, the System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting and Research reports that the air quality in the nation’s capital has stayed in the very poor category for the second day in a row, according to the EPA (SAFAR). According to the National Weather Service, the total air quality index (AQI) for Delhi was 312 as of Thursday morning (local time).
An AQI value between 0 and 50 is considered “good”, a value between 51 and 120 is considered “satisfied”, a value between 101 and 120 is considered “medium”, and a value between 201 and 320 is considered “bad”. , 301-400 are considered “very bad” and 401-500 are considered “difficult”.
Because of the poor air quality, SAFAR has issued an alert advising people to avoid engaging in outdoor physical activity or exerting themselves for a lengthy amount of time while outside.
A number of Delhi residents have reported experiencing respiratory troubles, and they believe the city’s air quality has not improved in recent months.
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