Minister Of Environment: Tangerang City Becomes The First Region Of Declaration Of The Blue Sky Task Force

JAKARTA - Minister of Environment (LH) Hanif Faisol Nurofiq said Tangerang City, Banten became the first area in Jabodetabek to make a declaration to seize the Blue Sky. This is through the establishment of the Blue Sky Task Force.

"As Minister of the Environment, I will use all my authority to support the Tangerang City Blue Sky Task Force. To the Tangerang City Government, do not hesitate to make a breakthrough to seize Langit Biru," said Minister of Environment Hanif Faisol Nurofiq quoting Antara.

Minister Hanif said that the law has been mandated to provide good environmental quality for the people, especially the people of Tangerang City.

Therefore, the presence of the Blue Sky Task Force, according to him, formed the commitment and courage of the Tangerang City Forkopimda in seizing the Blue Sky in creating a clean and pollution-free environment.

Moreover, based on data, he said, in 30 days in Tangerang City, 10 days of air quality fall into the category of unhealthy. This needs to be a concern for future generations so as not to experience health problems later.

"Let's return the children's right to clean and healthy air so that a decent life. To the blue sky task force in which there are the Police, TNI, Transportation Agency, Health Office, BPBD, and others, so they don't hesitate to act in order to create healthy air," said Minister. LH Hanif Faisol.

The Ministry of Environment and Forestry (KLH) said that the cause of air pollution in Tangerang City was due to vehicle fuel, namely motorcycles reaching two million units. Therefore, the emission test program carried out by the Transportation Service (Dishub) needs to be increased again.

"We don't need to be popular, let's make the remaining life and position that we hold for the future of the children. We are still given the Blue Sky Task Force vest, let's do it, don't be ceremonial," he said.

Another cause of pollution in Tangerang City is the 480 mandates from seven industrial areas in Tangerang City. This clearly contributes to the decline in air quality.

"If there is an industry that is known to violate the rules, immediately act. Moreover, we must stop the burning of illegal waste firmly," said Hanif.

Tangerang Mayor Sahrudin said the Blue Sky Task Force was formed as part of the Tangerang City strategy towards a green and habitable city.

The Blue Sky Task Force consists of cross-sectors in all elements of Tangerang City, including the Environment Agency (DLH), Education Office (Disdik), Health Service, Transportation Agency, BPBD, Disperkimtan, Disperindangkop, DPUPR, Satpol PP, Diskominfo, sub-district head, village head, Kesbangpol, Tangerang City Metro Police, to the Blue and Green Proper company.

"We invite all elements of society to participate. The task force does not only belong to the government, but is part of a joint movement for cleaner and healthier skies," he said.