Claiming a pollution victory lap, BJP’s Manjinder Singh Sirsa announced that the central government’s aggressive 11-month campaign has substantially lowered toxic levels in India’s polluted hotspots. The revelation, made during a high-profile event, underscores a shift towards sustainable urban living.
Highlighting flagship schemes, Sirsa praised the expansion of cycle tracks, pedestrian zones, and odd-even vehicle rationing refinements that eased traffic congestion—a major emission source. Over 1,000 km of new metro lines are operational, ferrying millions emission-free.
Farmers benefited from custom hiring centers equipped with happy seeders, minimizing stubble burn needs. Sirsa cited CPCB reports: Delhi’s annual average PM10 down 20%, with similar gains in Mumbai and Kolkata.
Waste-to-energy plants now process 50% more municipal garbage, curbing open burning. School-level awareness drives educated 2 crore children on eco-practices, fostering a green generation.
Dismissing naysayers, Sirsa pointed to global rankings: India’s air quality index improving faster than regional peers. ‘We’ve turned adversity into achievement through innovation and iron will,’ he proclaimed.
With Diwali around the corner, enhanced firecracker regulations and community patrols aim to prevent reversals. Sirsa envisioned a ‘Pollution-Free India by 2030,’ rallying citizens to the cause.
The metrics-backed narrative bolsters BJP’s eco-credentials, potentially swaying environmentally conscious voters.