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Supreme Court asked Delhi govt to use ECC funds for purchasing remote-sensing device
Remote-sensing technology for detecting pollution-
The Supreme-Court said that the Delhi government could use the funds collected from the environment compensation charge (ECC) for purchasing remote-sensing machines which would detect pollution emitted from diesel vehicles plying on the roads.
The Environment Pollution Control Authority (EPCA) said that remote-sensing technology was revolutionary and it was successfully used in China and Hong Kong to tackle the problem or air pollution.
Supreme Court had cropped up the issue-
A bench comprising justices Madan B Lokur and Deepak Gupta was informed by advocate Aparajita Singh, who is assisting the court as an amicus curiae, that EPCA's report on steps to be taken to strengthen pollution under control (PUC) mechanism has recommended the use of remote-sensing machines, which was already being used in Kolkata as a pilot project.
A remote-sensing device would cost around Rs 2.5 crore each and 10 such machines were required to be installed in different locations at Delhi.
This machine not only detects pollution emitted from diesel vehicles, it also scans the number plate and owner of the vehicles emitting pollutants could be sent notice regarding this.
Important points for exams-
what- remote-sensing technology.
why- to reduce air pollution.
why- to reduce air pollution
