What measures has the Indian government taken for controlling environmental pollution
What are the government's actions to address the levels of pollution in the environment, and how do these measures stack up against international laws and practices?
- Switching to cleaner alternative fuels like compressed natural gas (CNG) for transportation
- Implementing stricter emissions norms for industries and vehicles
- Introducing the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan (Clean India Mission) to improve cleanliness and hygiene in public areas
- Launching the National Air Quality Index (NAQI) to monitor air quality in major cities
- Banning the use of single-use plastics in some states and cities
- Increasing green cover by planting more trees
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