The Centre on Monday told the Supreme Court that stubble burning is not the major cause of worsening air quality in Delhi and northern states, as it contributes to only 10 per cent of the pollution.
To bring down pollution, the central government suggested three steps to the Supreme Court which include the introduction of an odd-even vehicle scheme, a ban on trucks' entry in Delhi, and the severest - lockdown.
Meanwhile, the Supreme Court concluded that major culprits of air pollution are transport, industries, vehicular traffic apart from stubble burning in some areas.
The Court directed the Centre to call for an emergency meeting tomorrow over issues like stopping construction, non-essential transport, power plants and implementing work from home to deal with air pollution in Delhi-NCR. It also asked the Centre and States of NCR region to consider work from home for the employees in the meantime.
The matter has been adjourned for November 17.
Big Supreme Court Verdict On 'Bulldozer Justice' Today, Pan-India Guidelines Expected Top Court Verdict Tomorrow On Pan-India Property Demolition Guidelines BJP MP Inaugurates 12-Lane Highway In South Delhi To Ease Traffic Photos: Donald Trump's Cabinet - Who's Been Picked, Who's In The Running Uddhav Thackeray's "Names On TV" Dig At Poll Officials After 2 Bag Checks "Combining Indian Hospitality With Swiss Quality": CEO On New Noida Airport Delhi AQI "Very Poor" For 14th Day, Temperatures Likely To Drop From Nov 17 Yemen's Houthis Attack US Warships With Drones, Missiles: Pentagon 33 Killed In Israeli Strikes, Says Lebanon Track Latest News Live on NDTV.com and get news updates from India and around the world.