(a) whether the Tata Energy Research Institute (TERI) has stated that there is no significant, consistent and uniform improvement in capital`s air quality even after the implementation of Supreme Court`s order on the use of CNG ;
(b) if so, whether the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) proposes to take any further action to improve the quality of air in the capital ; and
(c) if so, the details thereof?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT AND FORESTS ( SHRI DILIP SINGH JU DEV )
(a) The Tata Energy Research Institute (TERI) in an analysis of Air Quality data collected during April 2000 - March 2001 had observed that while there was slight improvement during short period at certain locations, there is no significant improvement in the Air Quality of Delhi. The analysis also observed that it was too early to evaluate the impact of CNG as the entire public transport fleet had not been converted to CNG at that time.
(b) to (c) Several steps have been initiated in Delhi for containing Air Pollution. These include progressive tightening of emission norms, improvement in fuel quality, introduction of cleaner fuels and improved procedure for issuance of pollution under control certificate.