India
oi-Madhuri Adnal
New Delhi, Aug 5: Parliament on Thursday approved a bill that seeks to set up a commission for air quality management in the National Capital Region and its adjoining areas.
The Commission for Air Quality Management in National Capital Region and Adjoining Areas Bill, 2021, was passed in Rajya Sabha with a voice of vote amid din as opposition parties continued their protest against the Pegasus snooping matter, farm laws and other issues.
The bill was passed by Lok Sabha on Wednesday.
Replying on the bill, Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav said,”We will be accountable to Parliament through this bill (on the issue of air pollution). It is the responsibility of central government to deal with air pollution.”
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