The state government filed a petition before the Supreme Court seeking the closure of 10 thermal power plants around the national capital that are using outdated pollution control technology, environment minister Gopal Rai said.
In a statement released on Thursday, Rai said around 10 thermal power plants located in Haryana, Uttar Pradesh and Punjab are significantly contributing to the pollution levels in the Capital.
“We have been writing to the central government and requesting its cooperation regarding this pollution from thermal plants. However, no action has been taken against these plants; instead, they have been allowed to pollute with a total disregard for the health of citizens,” Rai said.
