Supreme Court reprimands Delhi government on air pollution crisis

New Delhi: The Supreme Court reprimanded the Arvind Kejriwal-led Delhi Government and said, while everyone is aware of the sources of pollution, the Delhi Government awaits the court's intervention. The court was hearing a batch of pleas raising concerns about the rising air pollution in Delhi and the practice of stubble burning in its neighbouring states on Friday. The Apex Court said, speed comes in the action after the court intervene year after



year. 

 

The Top Court also asked the Centre and the Punjab government about what steps they are taking as a long-term measure to slowly phase out paddy cultivation to restore the water table in Punjab. 

The Court observed that farmers are also a part of society and they have to be more responsible. It added that we also have to be more responsive to farmers' needs