Question: Which UT has decided to launch ‘Anti-open burning campaign’ recently?
(a) Chandigarh
(b) Delhi
(c) Puducherry
(d) None of the above
Ans: b
Recent Context
- On November 9, 2021 the Delhi government had announced to launch “Anti-Open Burning Campaign”.
Related Facts
- The campaign will run from November 11 to December 11, 2021 in Delhi.
- It will be launched to curb instances of open burning in Delhi.
- It was launched as the Air Quality Index (AQI) of Delhi turned ‘hazardous’ after Diwali.
Implementing agency
- This campaign is a joint initiative of 10 different departments namely DDA, DPCC, Revenue Department, Cantonment Board, Development Department, DSIIDC, I&FC Department, North DMC, East DMC and South DMC. These departments will assemble their teams to implement the campaign.
Green Delhi App
- Green Delhi App will be available for people of Delhi to report unaddressed cases of open burning to take immediate action.
By kameshwar Shukla
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