The Central Pollution Control Board has suggested early rollout of “severe” action against pollution in Delhi keeping in mind the FIFA U-17 World Cup. A host of ‘severe’ measures under the plan, including closure of the Badarpur thermal power plant, will kick in on October 15, as per the directions of the Supreme Court-appointed body. “Earlier, it was the mandate of the state pollution control bodies to give permission and regulate pollution at these sites. Now, after an MOEF order, it is the civic bodies’ job who will cater to any site till 1,50,000 sq. We will call a meeting to have clarity on what the process of sanction will be and what will be done to monitor dust control at the sites,” an EPCA member said.

Source: Hindustan Times September 02, 2017 07:07 UTC