GURGAON: As the air quality in NCR remained in ‘severe' category for the second consecutive day on Tuesday with thick smog shrouding the region, Haryana industries, and environment minister Rao Narbir Singh said if the situation continues to remain the same, people will be forced to move out of of the region. He said the lifespan of people living in the region is at stake and the high level of pollution will affect the upcoming generations.
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The minister emphasized that govt of the neighboring states should sit together to tackle this alarming situation without involving in politics.
"It is becoming difficult to live in Gurgaon; how will people survive in such high AQI?" he said, suggesting that authorities must use artificial rain to deal with the high pollution. Stubble burning, Narbir, said is a major cause that contributes to the pollution.
Lauding the state govt for providing incentives to farmers to avoid stubble burning, he attacked the Punjab govt saying, that no such scheme has been implemented by AAP govt.
"I don't want to blame anyone, but we are also responsible; our farmers are burning parali in Punjab, and many districts of NCR are getting affected by pollution," said Narbir.
After forming govt in Delhi and Punjab, aam aadmi party leaders are now blaming Haryana and UP. Earlier, they used to blame Punjab for pollution in Delhi, he said. "If this continues, then the lifespan of our coming generation will be reduced," said Narbir.
"NCR will see exodus if the pollution continues to remain this," said Narbir, adding that Punjab, Haryana, and Delhi need to work together.
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