Delhi govt. to issue guidelines to avoid biomass burning at night

Environment Minister Gopal Rai on Thursday said that the government will work to issue guidelines to the RWAs, construction, and other agencies who employ workers at night to provide them with heaters

Environment Minister Gopal Rai on Thursday said that the government will work to issue guidelines to the RWAs, construction, and other agencies who employ workers at night to provide them with heaters so that they do not burn wood and other biomass to stay warm.

Earlier in the day, the Minister interacted with RWAs, NGOs and ECO Clubs to sensitise them about pollution control measures.

“With this year’s winter action plan, we are attempting to increase public participation apart from the governmental actions that would be taken. We have launched an email address - . People who want to give suggestions to the winter action plan can send emails to this address within 2 days,” Mr. Rai said.