India, Jan. 7 -- Union environment minister Bhupender Yadav on Tuesday chaired a high-level review of pollution control action plans submitted by Rajasthan and Punjab, directing both states to shift from broad intent to tightly monitored, sector-wise execution to address air pollution in the Delhi-NCR. This was the fifth review in an ongoing series.

Expressing concern over persistently poor air quality across seasons, Yadav said the Centre would begin monthly ministerial-level reviews of state action plans from January 2026. He directed states to prepare targeted, sector-wise plans with clear departmental accountability, noting that plans drawn up nearly eight months in advance should lead to visible improvement in the next pollution sea...