Strategic Framework for Winter Air Pollution Control in Haryana: Challenges and Opportunities

DOI: 10.22161/ijeab.112.13

Abstract:
Air pollution in Haryana is a major environmental and health concern, especially during the winter season. The adverse meteorological conditions during the winter enhance the level of air pollution. The present study proposes a strategic framework for the control of air pollution during the winter. The present research focuses on the analysis of the spatio-temporal trends of air quality over several areas in Haryana, covering the period from 2020 to 2024. The results showed that there was an improvement in air quality during the early part of 2023. However, the improvement was not long-lasting, and the areas showed a constant level of pollution during 2024. The areas such as Gurugram, Faridabad, Manesar, etc., showed high levels of pollution, while areas like Panchkula and Karnal showed good trends of air quality. The emphasis is on the need for a multi-sectoral strategy to be implemented through emission control, sustainable transport systems, agricultural management practices, and effective enforcement of regulations. The proposed Winter Action Plan is in line with the national environment policy and is designed to improve the effectiveness of monitoring, enforcement, and public involvement. It is a practical and policy-driven approach to addressing air quality and health risks and is beneficial for sustainable environment management in Haryana.

Keywords:
Air Pollution, Winter Action Plan, Haryana, Air Quality Management, Sustainable Environmental Policy

Article Info:
Received: 15 Mar 2026; Received in revised form: 13 Apr 2026; Accepted: 17 Apr 2026; Available online: 25 Apr 2026

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