The Central government must take steps on a “war footing” to improve air quality in Delhi and all unscientific development projects and construction works should be stopped immediately as part of the initial measures, a Congress MP said on Friday.
Terrifying situation
Raising the issue during Zero Hour in the Lok Sabha, Mullappally Ramachandran said Delhi has become one of the most polluted cities globally and the Centre must act with a sense of urgency to deal with the problem.
“It is terrifying to see people wearing masks to protect themselves from pollution, closure of all schools... For any nation, health of its citizens must be precious. The government must act on a war footing to deal with the situation,” he said.
The MP from Kerala demanded stopping of “all unscientific development projects and construction works immediately” as part of measures to improve the air quality. He also said the government should examine how to deal with stubble burning in neighbouring States which is identified as one of the reasons behind increasing pollution in Delhi.
Health concerns
Last month, the city government had ordered all schools to be closed for four days after the Capital was engulfed in a thick cover of smog.
The dangerous level of pollution had triggered massive health concerns in city.
