Vehicular Pollution Largest Contributor to Delhi-NCR Air Pollution: CAQM Tells Supreme Court; Proposed 15 Long-Term Measures

The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) informed the Supreme Court that vehicular emissions are the leading cause of Delhi-NCR’s air pollution. It proposed 15 long-term measures, including phasing out old vehicles, boosting public transport, EV adoption, and stronger enforcement mechanisms.

“CAQM Appears to Be in No Urgency”: Supreme Court Flags Delay in Tackling Delhi-NCR Air Pollution

The Supreme Court has ordered continuous hearings in the Delhi-NCR air pollution case and pulled up authorities for delays and lack of clarity on pollution sources. CJI Surya Kant directed CAQM to bring experts together and submit a consolidated report within two weeks.