New Delhi: Before Diwali, people celebrate the festival of Dussehra with great joy. A lot of Ravanas are burnt everywhere, fireworks are also seen. During this time, people living in Delhi-NCR start worrying about pollution. But this Dussehra, even after burning Ravana and bursting crackers, there was no significant impact on the air quality of Delhi. According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the Air Quality Index (AQI) has been recorded at 158 ​​in Indirapur, Ghaziabad. Whereas, AQI 268 has been recorded in Gurugram Sector 51. AQI 320 has also been recorded in Faridabad Sector 11.

Delhi's air quality index was recorded at 263 on Monday. Which was in bad category. At the same time, there was a decrease in 50 index as compared to Sunday. The air was in very poor category in three areas and in poor category in 27. Also, in NCR, Greater Noida had the highest air quality, while Gurugram recorded the lowest. Let us tell you that Delhi's Environment Minister Gopal Rai has said that we are analyzing our data, it shows that PM 10 - dust pollution - is reducing in Delhi. The anti-dust campaign has been launched across Delhi and is focusing on all areas. Water is being sprayed. Therefore, PM 10 is decreasing but PM 2.5 is increasing. Pollution caused by vehicles and pollution caused by burning biomass outside plays a major role. Keeping this in mind, we also organized a meeting in Delhi Secretariat regarding the preparations. Public awareness campaign - 'Red Light On, Vehicle Off' which is going to be started from 26th October.

The Environment Minister has said that I think comparatively, this time during Dussehra, less number of firecrackers were burst. I would once again like to request the states to ban (firecrackers) in Delhi-NCR as it has made it easier for the people in their states. I think if NCR states also ban it, it will have a better impact on Delhi. At the same time, on stubble burning, AAP Minister Gopal Rai Ka has said that stubble burning is being done but the number of such cases is less. But it is being estimated that these cases will increase around October 30. It remains to be seen what kind of people they are and what impact the steps taken in Punjab have had.

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