How has the Indian government tackled the issue of air pollution in recent times

Explain the steps taken by the Indian government to address the issue of air pollution in major cities and industrial areas.
The Indian government has taken several measures to tackle the issue of air pollution in recent times. Some of the steps taken include:
  • Implementing the National Clean Air Programme in 102 cities to reduce particulate pollution by 20-30% in the next five years.
  • Phasing out single-use plastics in major cities by 2022 to reduce plastic waste.
  • Introducing stricter vehicular emission standards such as Bharat Stage VI across the country from April 2020.
  • Encouraging the use of electric vehicles by providing incentives and subsidies to promote clean mobility.
  • Enforcing laws to regulate industrial pollution and ensuring industries comply with norms and regulations.
  • Creating awareness among people about the harmful effects of air pollution and ways to reduce it through campaigns such as the 'Clean Air Campaign'.
  • Planting trees and creating urban forests to absorb pollutants and improve air quality.
  • Investing in research and development to develop advanced technologies to tackle pollution.
Overall, the Indian government has taken a multi-pronged approach to tackle air pollution and is working towards a cleaner and healthier environment for its citizens.
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