India, Jan. 13 -- Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav on Monday said air pollution in the National Capital Region (NCR) is driven by both anthropogenic activities and meteorological factors, emphasising that long-term policy interventions, rather than quick fixes, are essential.

He made the statement while chairing a high-level meeting to undertake a detailed review of the action plans of the Delhi government for tackling air pollution in the NCR cities, attended by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta.

The meeting was held as part of the regular annual review mechanism to assess progress and strengthen the implementation of identified measures.

During the meeting, Yadav highlighted the need for smart traffic management, particularly at 6...