The newly formed BJP-led Delhi government has promised to cut down on pollution and has come up with an ambitious plan to improve the situation in the national capital.
The decision was taken at a high-level meeting chaired by evironment minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa.
The government plans to reduce pollution on the city’s road with procurement of e-buses and banning old vehicles on the road. According to the sources, the newly formed government is likely to procure 11000 buses including 8000 e-buses that will ply on the road by 2026.
It has decided that all vehicles which are older than 15 years will be denied fuel. The government would come up with special equipment at petrol pumps to identify and deter polluting vehicles.
In order to reduce air pollution in the city, all the large hotels, office complexes, airports, and construction sites will have to ensure installing anti-smog guns.
“There are some big hotels, office complexes, the Delhi airport, and major construction sites in the city. We are making it mandatory for all of them to immediately install anti-smog guns to control pollution. This requirement will extend to all high-rise buildings, hotels, and commercial complexes,” Sirsa told the media.
Students from Delhi University and eco-club members from Delhi government schools will join forces to spread awareness about pollution control measures, engaging families and communities.
Government also plans to transform vacant lands in the city into lush forests, boosting its green cover and combating pollution.
An air quality index (AQI) of 124 (moderate) was recorded on Monday. It was 125 (moderate) on Sunday.
