Expressing serious concern over the recurring air pollution crisis in Delhi-NCR, the Supreme Court on Friday termed vehicular emissions a major contributor to the deteriorating air quality and asked authorities why the air quality index continues to remain alarming despite several regulatory measures.
\n\nHearing a suo motu case examining the regulatory framework governing air pollution, a bench comprising Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohana also expressed concern over "bumper-to-bumper" traffic in Delhi-NCR.
\n\nStubble burning featured prominently in the hearing, with the CJI questioning whether farmers had adequate financial and logistical support to manage crop residue without setting it on fire. The bench emphasised that farmers needed to be encouraged through economic incentives and practical alternatives rather than relying solely on regulatory restrictions.
\n\n"We keep talking, sometimes making statements, sometimes making suggestions. Maybe eventually, in due course of time, things will improve. Ultimately, a kind of education among farmers is required.
\n\n"They will start understanding the economics of it. Once they understand that it is incentivised and beneficial for them, they will retain the stubble and not burn it," the CJI said.
\n\nObserving that the national capital continues to witness bumper-to-bumper traffic, the CJI…
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