New Delhi: Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Monday called on neighbouring states to make collective efforts in solving vexing issues such as air pollution caused by stubble burning, and cleaning the Yamuna, and demanded a rise in the city's share of the river water.

Addressing the 32nd meeting of the Northern Zonal Council for the first time after taking charge as chief minister in February this year, she said Delhi was fully committed to accommodating every joint initiative for solving shared issues.

Gupta underlined that the problems faced by Delhi and adjoining states are common, and only coordinated efforts can lead to meaningful and lasting outcomes.

Chief Ministers Nayab Singh Saini (Haryana), Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu (Himachal Pradesh), Bhagwant Mann (Punjab), Bhajan Lal Sharma

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