India, Dec. 7 -- The Delhi Government has constituted an "Expert Group on Air Pollution Mitigation" to provide evidence-based guidance on prevention, control and long-term management of air quality.

The expert body has been set up to advise the Delhi Government on sector-specific interventions, emerging technologies and policy reforms needed to address the pollution caused by multiple anthropogenic and natural factors.

The group will function as a high-level advisory panel to guide, evaluate and strengthen Delhi's air quality management strategy.

As per the order, retired IAS officer and former Union environment secretary Leena Nandan will chair the expert group.

Other members include former Central Pollution Control Board member secr...