The CAQM asked Delhi and adjoining states to “refinement and update” their action plan to tackle the problem of stubble burning. (representative image)
The Air Quality Management Commission (CAQM) has asked Delhi and its adjoining states to “refinement and update” its action plan to tackle the problem of stubble burning.
In June, the central panel had asked Delhi, Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh to prepare a comprehensive action plan to eliminate the practice of stubble burning.
“States have submitted their action plans, but there are some minor issues. They have been asked to incorporate suggestions and refine the plans,” an official said. Earlier in the day, AAP’s chief spokesperson Saurabh Bhardwaj claimed that the CAQM has observed that the neighboring state of Delhi has failed to take preventive steps to curb stubble burning.
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Bhardwaj claimed that the CAQM rejected the plans submitted by Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan to control stubble burning due to lack of ground work.
He further said that the CAQM has warned that if the third wave of COVID-19 coincides with the pollution caused by stubble burning, it can prove to be very dangerous. The commission, however, refused to make any such statement.
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