India, Nov. 12 -- New Delhi

Union minister for environment, forests and climate change Bhupender Yadav on Tuesday sought reports from Delhi and NCR stateauthorities and agencies on action taken to mitigate air pollution in the region, during a review meeting held in Delhion the day, officials aware of the developments said.

The meeting comes against the backdrop of Delhi's air quality index (AQI) touching "severe" levels, clocking a 24-hour average of 428, according to the Central Pollution Control Board's daily bulletin.

In a bid to address Delhi-NCR's persistent pollution problem, Yadav urged authorities to prepare district-wise crop residue management plans and ensure year-round monitoring of stubble burning. He emphasised the need ...