Delhi Ministers To Work At Ground Level To Check Pollution Control Measures

Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai expressed concern over negligence on the part of officers in the implementation of measures outlined in the GRAP.

Environment Minister Gopal Rai on Thursday said all ministers of the Delhi government will work at the ground level to ensure strict implementation of air pollution control measures in the national capital. Addressing a press conference here, Mr Rai expressed concern over negligence on the part of officers in the implementation of measures outlined in the Centre's air pollution control plan called the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP).

"We have now decided that all ministers will work at the ground level, they will conduct inspections and ensure strict implementation of all air pollution control measures," he said.

While Mr Rai will monitor the implementation of these steps in the North and Northeast districts of Delhi, Kailash Gehlot will conduct inspections in the Southwest and West districts.