Manjinder Singh Sirsa launches campaign to widen public role in pollution control
Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa has launched a multi-stakeholder awareness campaign to combat air pollution. The initiative involves various government departments and community groups to promote sustainable practices through March 2027.
Why it matters
Public participation is critical for managing severe air quality issues in urban centers like Delhi.
Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa on Sunday launched an awareness campaign aimed at involving citizens and other stakeholders in efforts to tackle air pollution.
The Information, Education and Communication campaign, to be implemented by the Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC), will run till March 2027 under the theme, “Saath Nibhayein, Pradushan Ghataayein”.
“Every citizen, every institution and every stakeholder has an important role to play. Through this campaign, we want to promote awareness, encourage compliance and ensure that every stakeholder understands that sustainable development and pollution control are complementary objectives,” the Minister said.
According to an official statement, the campaign will involve citizens, educational institutions, industries, resident welfare associations, markets, construction stakeholders, bulk waste generators, farmers and vehicle owners through workshops, community programmes, sensitisation drives and field-level activities.
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