Delhi's Summer Offensive: New Action Plan to Combat Air Pollution

Delhi's government will implement a summer action plan from June 15 to combat air pollution, mainly focusing on tree plantation and dust control. Environment Minister Gopal Rai announced that 30 departments will participate, with 580 patrolling teams to monitor dust control measures at construction sites.

Delhi's summer action plan to tackle air pollution in the national capital is set to take effect from June 15, announced Environment Minister Gopal Rai on Thursday. The plan primarily centers on extensive tree plantation efforts.

At a press conference, Rai disclosed that 30 departments took part in a meeting to devise the summer action plan. 'From June 15 to September 15, we aim to focus on 12 key points,' he stated.

Rai further noted that the city's Air Quality Index (AQI) had fluctuated between 'moderate' and 'poor' from May 24 to June 12, attributing much of the pollution to dust particles. An anti-dust campaign, involving 580 patrolling teams, will be launched from June 15 to June 30 to ensure compliance with dust control measures at construction sites.

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