Delhi Health Minister Pankaj Singh addresses the Times Network India Health Summit & Awards 2026.
\n\nDelhi Health Minister Dr Pankaj Singh on Wednesday defended the BJP government's approach to tackling pollution, criticising the previous Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government's odd-even vehicle scheme and backing the electric vehicle (EV) policy as a long-term measure to curb emissions.
\n\nAddressing the Times Network India Health Summit & Awards 2026, Singh said the government did not believe in short-term measures and was working towards lasting solutions. His remarks came as Delhi-NCR faces worsening air quality ahead of the winter season, with the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) Stage 1 restrictions coming into force on October 21 after Delhi's AQI entered the 'poor' category.
\n\n“Hamari sarkar short term par nahi chalti,” Singh said, taking a swipe at the previous government's odd-even vehicle rationing scheme. He said the EV policy introduced by the current government would help bring pollution under control to a considerable extent.
\n\nThe minister did not cite a specific AQI reading in the remarks provided from his address. His comments focused on the government's approach to pollution control and the need for longer-term interventions.
\n\nTurning to healthcare infrastructure, Singh announced that the Delhi…
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