Air pollution: SC seeks replies from Centre on proposal to shift coal-based industries out of NCR
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चर्चा में क्यों
The Supreme Court sought responses from the Union Ministries and CAQM regarding a proposal to relocate all coal-based industries out of the Delhi-NCR region to combat air pollution.
पृष्ठभूमि
The Supreme Court directed the Union Ministries of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Petroleum and Natural Gas, and Power to respond to the relocation proposal. The court also ordered the Government of NCT of Delhi to submit an action plan for implementing CAQM recommendations.
प्रीलिम्स के लिए तथ्य
- संस्थाCAQM: Commission for Air Quality Management, tasked with addressing vehicular and construction dust pollution.
- स्थानDelhi-NCR: The region targeted for the relocation of coal-based industries.
- पदUnion Ministries involved: Environment, Forest and Climate Change; Petroleum and Natural Gas; and Power.
- तथ्यThe Supreme Court scheduled a hearing on the air quality issue for March 12th.
मेन्स के लिए
Q. Examine the legal and logistical challenges in relocating coal-based industries to mitigate air pollution in the National Capital Region.
उत्तर के आयाम
- Inter-state coordination: Complexity of relocating industrial hubs across state borders in NCR
- Regulatory friction: Balancing industrial output with stringent air quality standards under CAQM guidelines
- Economic displacement: Potential impact on local employment and supply chains in coal-dependent zones
कीवर्ड: Judicial Activism · Air Quality Management · Industrial Relocation · Inter-state Cooperation · Pollution Mitigation
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