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Pollution Fight: Delhi Targets 20% Air Quality Boost by 2026
13 Jan
Summary
- New study to identify pollution sources starting January 2026.
- Target of 15-20% air quality improvement by end of 2026.
- Measures focus on vehicles, industry, dust, and waste management.
A critical review meeting on National Capital Region (NCR) air pollution, led by Union environment minister Bhupender Yadav, has set a clear path toward improved air quality. A comprehensive source apportionment study, commencing January 2026, will scientifically identify pollution contributors across the NCR airshed, enabling more precise interventions.
To achieve a 15-20% improvement in air quality by the end of 2026, several targeted measures are being implemented. These include enhanced smart traffic management, stricter regulations on polluting vehicles, promoting electric vehicles, and strengthening public transport with new electric buses and improved last-mile connectivity by January 31, 2026.
Focus also remains on industrial pollution, with a push for cleaner fuels and strict action against illegal units by January 23, 2026. Initiatives for road dust reduction, construction waste management, and legacy waste remediation at landfill sites are also underway to tackle various pollution sources comprehensively.
