Delhi's Mission Against Dust: A Battle to Clear the Air

Multiple agencies in Delhi are intensively focusing on dust removal to combat the city's worsening air quality. Potential changes in office timings, proposal for artificial rain, and stricter enforcement against polluting vehicles are key strategies discussed at a DDMA meeting chaired by Lt Governor VK Saxena.

Delhi is intensifying efforts to tackle its persistent air pollution problem, with dust removal taking center stage in a series of strategic initiatives. This was the primary focus during the Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) meeting chaired by Lt Governor VK Saxena, attended by key government officials.

Environment Minister Gopal Rai revealed post-meeting deliberations regarding changing government office timings to reduce vehicular traffic congestion. Additionally, the proposal to conduct artificial rain in emergency situations is being considered, while a crackdown on diesel buses from neighboring states is underway to curb pollution.

With dust identified as a significant contributor to internal pollution, recent successful clean-up exercises involved removing metric tons of dust by local authorities. Continuous engagement with clean-up operations, such as road cleaning with MRS trucks and smog guns, is planned to maintain air quality improvements.

(With inputs from agencies.)