Role of neighbouring states, their contribution only 20% in Delhi smog: Environment Min Anil Madhav

New Delhi: The Environment Minister of India Anil Madhav Dave has on Sunday commented on Delhi smog and said-"Role of neighbouring states, their contribution is only 20%" in Delhi air pollution.

"ISRO images tell us role of neighbouring states, their contribution is only 20%. Blaming them won't work," he said.

It may be recalled that Delhi government recently blammed neighbouring states for air pollution saying that higher air pollution is due to crop burning in the states like  Haryana, Punjab and Rajasthan.

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"States have a responsibility, advisories are issued and need to be implemented," Environment Minister added, reported ANI.

"Instead of blame game and politicising the issue, it should be dealt with", he said.

"Plan of action needs to be formed and implemented, this doesn't reflect well internationally as Delhi is the capital," said another Union Minister Venkaiah Naidu on the condition of smog in Delhi.

Meanwhile, Delhi Environment Minister Imran Hussain, AAP's Kapil Mishra and Dy CM Manish Sisodia reached CM Arvind Kejriwal's residence ahead of cabinet meet on pollution on Sunday.

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CISF to issue masks:

The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) is all set to issue masks to 7000 personnel at Delhi doing protection duties at Airport, Metro and vital installations, said CISF DG to ANI.

"CISF medical team to keep an eye on personnel having breathing troubles at places chocked with smog", CISF DG said.