A Member ⁤of Parliament⁣ from the‍ Dravida ⁤Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) ⁣has advocated for ⁢a significant shift in ‍India’s administrative structure, proposing the⁣ relocation of government ministries⁣ and statutory bodies away‍ from Delhi. The MP argued this decentralization would reduce the administrative burden on the capital and⁢ improve its air quality.

The call for change comes as Delhi continues ⁤to ‌grapple with severe air pollution. On Wednesday, December 3, 2025, the city⁤ recorded an‌ air​ Quality Index (AQI) of 335, placing it in the ‘very⁢ poor’ category for the second consecutive day, according to India Today.⁤ While the city experienced a ⁤brief ‌improvement in air quality⁤ on Sunday ‍and Monday, smog levels have sence‌ risen again.

Arguments​ for Decentralization

The ⁣DMK MP criticized ⁢what ⁣he described as “over-centralisation” ‍of​ government functions ‍in Delhi. he questioned the necessity of maintaining all government operations⁢ in the capital, stating, “The government‌ in 2025 does not need to work the ‌same way ‌it did in ‍1950.” ​ His⁤ proposal involves distributing various ministries and statutory bodies to other states across India.

Beyond administrative load, the MP also raised concerns about the timing of the winter session ⁤of Parliament, coinciding with ​the year’s ⁢worst pollution levels. He ​suggested⁣ adjusting the schedules of other parliamentary sessions ‍to fulfill constitutional requirements for mandatory sittings, rather than holding⁢ sessions during periods ⁤of hazardous air ⁣quality.

Further, the MP⁣ argued that there is no constitutional requirement ‌for all constitutional bodies to be located in Delhi. ⁤He ⁤specifically urged the creation of⁤ regional Supreme Court benches in Chennai, Mumbai, and Kolkata, to improve access to justice and further distribute⁣ the administrative workload.

Concluding his remarks, the‌ MP emphasized the need to “spread the⁣ administrative ⁢load across the country, let us ‍decongest Delhi ​and allow‍ Delhi to breathe good air.”

Delhi’s Air Quality Crisis

Delhi consistently faces severe air pollution, particularly ⁣during the winter ‍months. Factors contributing to this include vehicle emissions, industrial⁣ pollution, ​construction activities,⁣ and the burning of crop residue in neighboring states.The World Air Quality ⁣Index provides real-time data and ancient​ trends for ‌air quality in Delhi and other cities globally.

The ‘very poor’ ⁣AQI level recorded on December 3, 2025, indicates​ that ⁤prolonged exposure ‌can cause respiratory problems and is particularly perilous for vulnerable populations, including children and the elderly.