Delhi Unveils 21-Point Winter Action Plan with Drone Monitoring

Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai announced a 21-point Winter Action Plan to combat air pollution, including drone monitoring, a special task force, and measures for vehicular pollution control, stubble burning, and industrial emissions. The plan seeks to build on past successes and further reduce pollution during critical winter months.

In a recent announcement, Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai highlighted the city's 21-point Winter Action Plan aimed at mitigating air pollution. Key features include drone monitoring across 13 hotspots and the creation of a special task force to tackle worsening air quality during the colder months.

Rai emphasized the proactive measures in place this year following a high-level meeting with representatives from 35 departments. The action plan will address issues such as vehicular pollution, stubble burning, and industrial emissions, with specific tasks assigned to each department.

The government also aims to upgrade its Green War Room and Green Delhi App for real-time pollution monitoring and citizen complaints. Notably, Rai pointed out significant progress in air quality improvement over the years and stressed the need for collaboration with neighboring states to address cross-border pollution.

(With inputs from agencies.)