Urgent: Implement Air Pollution Action Plan within Three Weeks as Directed by the Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of India has taken a decisive step in the fight against air pollution, ordering several key bodies to submit plans to curb air pollution within three weeks.
In a suo motu petition regarding the impact of vacancies on pollution control, the court has instructed the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM), Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), and state pollution control boards to submit their plans. The CAQM, a statutory body overseeing air quality management in the National Capital Region and surrounding regions, has also been ordered to submit a plan.
The Supreme Court's directive comes as the court stressed the need for urgent action to tackle air pollution, ahead of the winter pollution spike. The court has criticized states such as Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Rajasthan, and Punjab for keeping long-pending vacancies in their pollution control boards unfilled. These states have been directed to fill these vacancies within three months.
The court has not provided any new deadlines for these bodies to submit plans to curb air pollution. However, it has called for urgent preventive measures due to the deterioration of air quality levels during winter months, particularly in the National Capital Region and adjoining states.
In addition to the plans to curb air pollution, the court has set a six-month deadline for promotions in the CAQM, CPCB, and state boards. The matter will be reviewed by the Supreme Court on October 8, and the next hearing is scheduled for the same date.
It is important to note that the authorities obligated to develop a comprehensive plan to combat air pollution within three weeks are not explicitly mentioned in the provided search results. Furthermore, the court has not mentioned any new plans to curb air pollution submitted by the CAQM, CPCB, or state pollution control boards.
The fight against air pollution in India continues, and the Supreme Court's orders mark a significant step forward in the ongoing battle to improve air quality and protect public health.
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