300 challans under ‘ Clean Air Campaign’

New Delhi: Over 300 challans were issued today under the ‘ Clean Air Campaign’ — a joint venture of the environment ministry and the Delhi government to combat air pollution in the national capital. Under the campaign, 70 teams comprising officials from Centre and Delhi government, municipal corporations, pollution control boards and others have been formed to monitor causes of pollution and initiate remedial measures, including on- thespot penal action against serious polluters. The two-week-long campaign, will continue till February 23. “Around 310 challans have been issued today. Around 810 instances of violations have been noted by the teams,” the environment ministry said. A maximum 441 violations were noted under construction and demolition activity. A day- long workshop on technological innovations for air pollution mitigation was also held on Tuesday.