Centre's Ultimatum: Improve Delhi-NCR Air in a Week or Face Strict Action

• Centre issues one-week ultimatum to Delhi, Haryana, UP, and municipal bodies to improve air quality in Delhi-NCR.
• Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav warned of strict action against responsible officials and institutions if no improvement is seen.
• New measures include streamlining traffic in 62 identified hotspots and implementing staggered timings for offices and commercial complexes.
• Corporate units are urged to promote EV/CNG buses for employees; ITMS implementation to be expedited in major NCR cities.
• Delhi-NCR currently suffers from 'severe' air quality, with AQI values exceeding 400 in areas like Anand Vihar, ITO, and Noida.

Why It Matters: Centre gives Delhi-NCR a week to improve air quality, threatening strict action and implementing new plans.