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03/05/23 06:38 AM IST

Delhi Govt Launches Summer Action Plan To Curb Air Pollution

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  • Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal launched an action plan to combat air pollution during the summer months with a focus on controlling dust pollution.
About Action Plan
  • In order to address the problem of dust pollution in the summer months, the Delhi administration has acquired a total of 84 mechanical road sweepers, 609 water sprinklers, and 185 mobile anti-smog guns.
  • Additionally, the government is procuring 70 integrated road sweeping machines and 250 integrated water sprinklers to further improve the air quality.
  • Thirteen air pollution hotspots will undergo real-time source apportionment studies.
  • These studies help identify factors responsible for the increase in air pollution at any spot, such as vehicles, dust, biomass burning, and emissions from industries.
  • Construction sites with an area exceeding 500 square meters will be under close surveillance to prevent dust pollution.
  • Moreover, a standard operating procedure has been prepared to prevent fire incidents at landfill sites, and a plan is being prepared for the scientific disposal of industrial waste.
  • The Delhi government is working in tandem with the New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) and Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) to revive and beautify parks in the city.
  • Around 3,500 parks in Delhi greater than half an acre will be beautified by December this year, and 17,000 parks under the MCD will be beautified by March next year.
Source- Business Standard

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