Centre orders closure of 191 polluting industries in Delhi-NCR amid worsening air quality

The Centre has directed the immediate closure of 191 polluting industries in the Delhi-NCR for repeatedly failing to take steps to install air pollution control equipment amid worsening air quality. Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav issued the directions during a meeting. He also directed authorities to take immediate action at 233 identified traffic congestion hotspots across the NCR.