Hindustan Times ·
Delhi NCR pollution: Regional collaboration as key to long-term solutions
This article is authored by Nitin Kaushal, founder and CEO, SFK Group of Companies.
Delhi-NCR’s pollution problem is often seen as a problem limited to the capital. Every winter, the discussion centres on vehicles, construction dust, crop-residue burning, industrial emissions and weather conditions. These factors all contribute, but they are also connected. Air pollution does not stop at state or city borders, which is why neighbouring regions need to work together to address it.
The need for this approach is increasingly reflected in the work of the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM). Its 2026 Annual Action Plans cover multiple sectors, including transport, industry, dust mitigation, waste management and crop-residue management. The plans have been prepared by NCR states, municipal corporations and development authorities, with implementation to be monitored regularly.