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Delhi’s air quality monitoring stations don’t meet CPCB standards, leading to unreliable Air Quality Index (AQI) data, as per CAG report
Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) lacked sufficient data on pollutants, especially for 16 hours daily, and didn’t measure lead levels in the air.
Despite budget provisions for seven years, the government didn’t introduce alternative public transport like monorails or trolleybuses.
The Pollution Under Control (PUC) certification system had flaws, with many vehicles not checked as required, and fitness certification for commercial vehicles was prone to misuse.
No government inspections or third-party audits of pollution check centers were conducted.
AAP faced criticism for poor pollution control, while AAP defended its record, citing no corruption in the report.
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