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UP CM Yogi Adityanath Meets Union Environment Minister Over NCR Pollution Plan
✍️ The Indian Express
🗓 19 Sep 2026, 12:47 AM
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Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath held a meeting with Union Environment Minister to discuss the pollution control plan for the National Capital Region.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath met Union Environment Minister to deliberate on the pollution management strategy for the National Capital Region (NCR). The discussion comes amid growing concerns over air quality in NCR areas, including parts of western Uttar Pradesh.
The meeting focused on strengthening coordination between the state and central governments to tackle seasonal pollution. With NCR cities frequently witnessing deteriorating air quality, the Uttar Pradesh government has been actively pushing measures to curb emissions and improve environmental conditions.
Officials indicated that the talks covered ongoing initiatives and future action plans aimed at reducing pollution levels across NCR districts falling under Uttar Pradesh. The engagement signals a continued push for collaborative efforts between Lucknow and the Centre on environmental governance.
The meeting focused on strengthening coordination between the state and central governments to tackle seasonal pollution. With NCR cities frequently witnessing deteriorating air quality, the Uttar Pradesh government has been actively pushing measures to curb emissions and improve environmental conditions.
Officials indicated that the talks covered ongoing initiatives and future action plans aimed at reducing pollution levels across NCR districts falling under Uttar Pradesh. The engagement signals a continued push for collaborative efforts between Lucknow and the Centre on environmental governance.