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Examining India's air pollution crisis and governance before Diwali

This panel discussion explores India's ongoing air pollution crisis as AQI levels reach dangerous highs across Delhi-NCR and other cities ahead of Diwali. Experts discuss causes including administrative gaps, public indifference, and economic factors.

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Examining India's air pollution crisis and governance before Diwali

Governance responses like the Graded Response Action Plan, vehicle emissions control, and construction restrictions are analysed. Agricultural practices such as stubble burning and crop timelines, along with Supreme Court orders, are examined.

The conversation also touches on firecracker laws, railway electrification, solar power use, and cooperative efforts among authorities, farmers, and citizens to tackle pollution.