Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 08:54am on 07 Nov 2023,Tuesday India
The Supreme Court said states must take steps to stop stubble burning, a major cause of Delhi's severe winter air pollution. The court said Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan's practice of crop residue burning spikes pollution levels in Delhi every winter, terming it responsible for "murder of people's health". While calling out Delhi government over polluting vehicles, the court ordered an urgent meeting of states to find solutions. It said curbing pollution can't become a "political battle" and states must act immediately as "it's your job" to stop stubble burning. The court will also look at vehicular emissions contributing to the crisis.
