Today, On 27th August, The Supreme Court demanded an explanation from the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) regarding measures to tackle stubble burning and air pollution in northern India. It criticized the ineffectiveness of pollution control boards due to staff shortages and urged the states to fill vacant positions promptly. The court has scheduled further hearings on the matter for September 2.
Today(on 10th July),The Supreme Court criticized Delhi, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Punjab for widespread vacancies in their pollution control boards, deeming them ineffective. Justices AS Oka and Augustine George Masih emphasized urgent action, especially in Delhi where 233 out of 344 positions in the Pollution Control Committee remain unfilled.
On Monday (25th March): The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed the Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) and the Uttar Pradesh Pollution Control Board (UPPCB) to address the issue of pollution caused by ritual offerings in the Ganga and Yamuna rivers within four weeks. The tribunal emphasized the detrimental effects of waste from religious items and expects a comprehensive action plan from both authorities.
