India, Dec. 22 -- Chief minister Rekha Gupta on Sunday said it was essential to reduce dependence on private vehicles and control vehicular emissions in order to tackle air pollution in Delhi.

Stating that the National Capital Region (NCR) required a robust public transport system with last-mile connectivity, Gupta said her government was working towards a reliable, extensive and convenient public transport network.

"The data from the Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) and other government and research-based institutions indicate that vehicular emissions are a major contributor to environmental degradation and pollution in Delhi-NCR. Strengthening public transport, therefore, is essential to reduce dependence on private vehicles a...