Rajya Sabha members demand stricter law enforcement to reduce air pollution

Members of Parliament in the Rajya Sabha debated the Environment Ministry's performance, focusing on air pollution and its impact. They demanded stricter protocols to curb pollution and a restructuring of the ministry to address climate change challenges. BJP MP Ghanshyam Tiwari, YSR Congress Party’s Ayodhya Rami Reddy Alla, and others highlighted the need for better waste management, urban forest protection, and improved air quality monitoring systems. AAP Rajya Sabha member Swati Maliwal called for greater autonomy for the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) to address Delhi's severe air pollution crisis.