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News18
6 hours ago
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- News18
Delhi's Anti-Pollution Plan: 'Only BS6, CNG Or EV Commercial Vehicles Can Enter From Nov 1'
Last Updated: Delhi Air Pollution News: The plan, titled 'Shuddh Hawa Sabka Adhikar – Pradushan Par Zordar Prahar', includes a raft of measures to tackle various pollution sources Delhi Air Pollution: Chief minister Rekha Gupta unveiled the Air Pollution Mitigation Plan 2025 on Tuesday to address Delhi's persistent air pollution crisis. The plan, titled 'Shuddh Hawa Sabka Adhikar – Pradushan Par Zordar Prahar" (Clean Air is Everyone's Right – A Strong Attack on Pollution), aims to significantly improve the capital's air quality through sweeping measures. A key aspect of the plan is the regulation of vehicular entry, with only BS-VI (Bharat Stage 6) compliant, Compressed Natural Gas (CNG), or electric commercial vehicles being allowed to enter the national capital from November 1, 2025. This new policy marks a substantial shift in Delhi's transportation strategy, targeting a major source of pollution. To enforce this, Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) cameras will be installed at all entry points to the city and at petrol stations. These cameras will identify and deter end-of-life vehicles, which contribute significantly to emissions, by sending SMS alerts to owners and displaying warnings on billboards. The plan also includes a raft of measures to tackle various pollution sources: Dust Control: The government will deploy 200 mechanical road sweepers, 70 electric litter pickers, 38 water tankers, and 20 dump vehicles. Over 1,000 water sprinklers and 140 anti-smog guns will be in operation year-round, including nighttime operations to minimise traffic disruption. Anti-smog guns will be mandatory in all high-rise commercial buildings over 3,000 square metres, such as malls and hotels. Mist sprayers will be installed at 13 identified pollution hotspots. Construction Site Compliance: Construction projects over 500 square metres must register on the Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) portal and display their registration details on-site. An AI-based system will automatically issue notices and penalties for dust violations. Public Transport Modernisation: The plan includes deploying 2,299 e-autos at metro stations and adding 2,080 electric buses to the public transport fleet by year-end. The expansion of EV charging infrastructure across commercial hubs and public spaces is also underway. Waste Management: The goal is to achieve net-zero waste to landfills by 2028, focusing on clearing the Okhla, Bhalaswa, and Ghazipur landfill sites. Strict enforcement of waste segregation at source will be implemented. CM Gupta emphasised that the 'Shuddh Hawa Sabka Adhikar – Pradushan Par Zordar Prahar" plan is a historic step toward a 'Clean Delhi, Green Delhi, Healthy Delhi", demonstrating the government's commitment to providing clean air for its citizens. (With agency inputs)
Hans India
13 hours ago
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- Hans India
Pollution control strategy launched
New Delhi: Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Tuesday launched the Air Pollution Mitigation Plan 2025, outlining a comprehensive strategy to combat air pollution in the national capital. Emphasizing her vision for a 'clean and healthy Delhi,' the CM unveiled a series of measures aimed at reducing emissions and improving air quality across the city. Speaking at the launch event, CM Gupta announced that mist sprayers will be installed in 13 high-pollution zones of Delhi as part of the immediate response measures. She also declared that from November 1, only BS-IV, CNG, and electric vehicles will be allowed to enter the capital, as part of efforts to control vehicular emissions. Construction sites larger than 500 square metres will now be required to register with the Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) under the new pollution action plan, to ensure stricter monitoring and adherence to environmental norms. In a major step toward sustainable mobility, the government plans to deploy 2,300 electric autos (e-autos) at metro stations across Delhi, enhancing last-mile connectivity while reducing address concerns around corruption and non-compliance in vehicle emission checks, Pollution Under Control Certificate (PUCC) centers will undergo biannual audits. The Chief Minister also announced the launch of a mass tree plantation drive titled 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' (One Tree in Mother's Name), which will commence on June 5, coinciding with World Environment Day. As part of this initiative, 70 lakh saplings are expected to be planted across the city this year. Highlighting the role of science and innovation, CM Gupta revealed that the Delhi government will collaborate with top scientific institutions to implement advanced anti-pollution strategies. A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with IIT Kanpur has been signed to conduct a pilot project based on cloud seeding and artificial rain, aiming to reduce particulate matter in the air. 'Very soon, artificial rain through cloud seeding will be a reality in Delhi,' CM Gupta stated, underlining the government's intent to employ cutting-edge technology in environmental management.
New Indian Express
13 hours ago
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- New Indian Express
Delhi CM Rekha Gupta launches ‘Air Pollution Mitigation Plan'
NEW DELHI: In a major push to tackle chronic air pollution, CM Rekha Gupta on Tuesday launched the 'Air Pollution Mitigation Plan 2025', titled Shuddh Hawa Sabka Adhikar – Pradushan Par Zordar Prahar. The multi-pronged strategy aims to target pollution from dust, vehicles, and landfills through 18 structured action points. Gupta said the government envisions a 'clean and healthy Delhi' and described the city's air pollution as a year-round health crisis. 'Green Delhi, Healthy Delhi is not a slogan—it's our mission,' she said, announcing key interventions such as the deployment of 2,299 electric autos at metro stations and the plantation of 70 lakh saplings under the Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam campaign. A key feature of the plan is a pilot cloud seeding project to induce artificial rain, to be implemented in collaboration with IIT Kanpur. Other innovative moves include the installation of mist sprayers on electric poles across 13 pollution hotspots, and the introduction of anti-smog guns on commercial buildings over 3,000 sq m. To curb vehicular emissions, the plan mandates that only BS-VI, CNG, and electric vehicles will be allowed into Delhi from November 1. Starting July 2025, End-of-Life Vehicles (EoLVs) will be barred from entry via ANPR-equipped points. Pollution under Control Certificate (PUCC) centres will be audited every six months to ensure compliance and transparency. The government also plans to upgrade public transport with 5,004 new electric buses and expand EV infrastructure, including 18,000 charging stations and swappable battery points. A smart traffic system and night-time cleaning operations are also part of the traffic decongestion measures. Construction sites above 500 sq m must register with the Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) and comply with a new AI-powered compliance portal. 1,000 water sprinklers, 140 anti-smog guns soon A citywide survey will identify broken roads, while 1,000 water sprinklers, 140 anti-smog guns, and 70 mechanical sweepers will be deployed year-round. In waste management, the government targets net-zero waste to landfills by 2028. Key steps include biomining of legacy waste, banning diesel generator sets, enforcing at-source waste segregation, and mandating electric heaters to prevent wintertime biomass burning.
Time of India
18 hours ago
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- Time of India
25-Pt Action Plan: To Breathe Easy, Delhi Bets On Science, Sprinklers & Startups
New Delhi: Delhi govt unveiled a comprehensive 25-point Air Pollution Mitigation Plan-2025. At its release on Tuesday, chief minister Rekha Gupta announced that the state govt intended to implement innovative solutions to address the city's pollution. To achieve this, Delhi govt will establish formal partnerships through MoUs with prestigious technical institutions and scientific organisations such as IITs. The plan aims to deploy a thousand sprinklers, 140 anti-smog guns and explore cloud seeding for rain. CM said that audits of vehicle pollution certification centres every six months, addition of 5,000 new e-buses in the public transport fleet and installation of cameras on Delhi's borders to identify end-of-life vehicles were being explored. The action plan also incorporates waste management, enhancement of green spaces, assessment of environmental policy implementation, transport measures and industrial emission control. To specifically tackle dust pollution, the plan mandates installation of rooftop sprinkler systems in all high-rise structures. Construction sites will also have to have compulsory water sprinkling to suppress dust. CM claimed the plan was "the most scientific, comprehensive and actionable plan that the city has seen so far." Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like People Born 1940-1975 With No Life Insurance Could Be Eligible For This Reassured Get Quote Undo She said it balanced enforcement and innovation and engaged the public to beat pollution. "This plan is not just a document, but a robust roadmap to protect the health of our citizens in the coming years. It lays the foundation for a clean, green, and healthy Delhi," Gupta said while launching the document, flanked by ministers Ashish Sood, Manjinder Singh Sirsa and Kapil Mishra. Gupta said the govt's plan would also integrate modern tools such as AI, GPS tracking, cloud computing and automated alerts. "For the first time, a startup innovation challenge would be launched to promote cost-effective and impactful pollution control technologies. In collaboration with IIT-Kanpur, a cloud seeding pilot project for artificial rain will assess the effectiveness of reducing airborne dust. Additionally, govt will sign MoUs with leading scientific institutions to identify and deploy cutting-edge solutions for air pollution control," she said. To control dust, Delhi govt will deploy 200 mechanical road sweepers, 70 electric litter pickers and 38 tankers at night to avoid traffic jams. It said that construction projects measuring above 500 sq metres will have to register with Delhi Pollution Control Committee and adhere to a 14-point dust control norms. The DPCC portal is set to be updated too. Meanwhile, Delhi govt aims to enhance construction & demolition waste processing by an additional 1,000 tonnes per day. It will require all construction agencies to utilise recycled products exclusively from this waste stream. The plan also addresses vehicle emissions, a primary source of Delhi's pollution. ANPR cameras and digital displays will be installed at entry points to prevent the entry of end-of-life vehicles, with automated notifications to vehicle owners in adjacent states. The administration will strictly implement the CAQM directive of April, permitting only BS-VI, CNG, and electric commercial goods vehicles to enter the city. Six-monthly audits of PUC centres will be conducted to identify non-compliant operators, addressing a persistent concern among transport and pollution officials. While the Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam campaign will commence on June 5 to plant 70 lakh saplings across Delhi, the city's electric mobility infrastructure will also see substantial enhancement. Metro stations will receive 2,299 e-autos and the bus fleet will expand with 5,000 new electric vehicles, including 2,080 by year-end. The initiative includes deadlines for bioremediating the legacy waste at the landfills — Okhla by March 2027, Bhalswa by Dec 2027 and Ghazipur by Sept 2028. Household waste segregation is mandatory, with RWAs receiving guidelines to prevent biomass burning through the provision of electric heaters for staff. Delhi will acquire six additional air quality monitoring stations and conduct real-time source apportionment studies. Gupta encouraged public participation through the Environment Doot programme.
India Today
a day ago
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- India Today
No odd-even this winter: Delhi Chief Minister chalks out pollution control plan
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Tuesday said that there would be no odd-even scheme implemented this year in the winters to curb pollution, as the method had yielded no results in the past. Listing out the state government's plans to curb pollution this time, she said latest innovations and technical measures will be odd-even scheme, allowing vehicles with odd and even registration numbers to ply on alternate days, was implemented by the former AAP-led Delhi government. advertisementAttacking the preceding regime, Rekha Gupta, who launched this year's Air Pollution Mitigation Plan on Tuesday, said that her government believed that the scheme was brought to increase the troubles of the people, but did not have any effect on reducing pollution. Government's pollution control plans listed by the Chief Minister:To promote local transport, 2,300 e-autos will be deployed at metro stations, along with 200 new electric buses that will run starting June 5.A total of 2,080 electric cluster buses will operate in Delhi by year-end and the target is to increase this number to 10,000 by these EVs, 18,000 charging stations will be set up in the private and semi-private Under Control (PUC) centres will be audited in intelligent traffic systems will be implemented to reduce traffic jams.A thousand water sprinklers and 140 air guns will be active throughout the year to reduce dust pollution, barring during monsoon.70 road sweeping machines, 70 electric litter pickers and 30 water tankers will work in tandem to keep check on pollution by particulate matter (dust).Air sprinklers will be installed in commercial buildings larger than 3,000 square cameras will be installed at Delhi's entry points to identify end-of-life elaborating on the measures planned by the Delhi government to contain and mitigate hazardous levels of air pollution during the month of November, Rekha Gupta said that work has started on artificial rain and cloud seeding in collaboration with November 1, 2025, only Bharat Stage VI commercial vehicles will be allowed to enter Delhi. The 'End of Vehicles' data of neighbouring states will also be with the Delhi government and necessary warning messages will be instructions will also be issued for construction and demolition waste, and the Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) will impose fines on violators. As for landfill sites in Delhi, solid waste management efforts are being accelerated in order to reduce mountains of garbage. Currently, four waste-to-energy plants are operational in the city, of which two are new, while work to enhance the capacity of two other plants is underway. The waste processing capacity will be maximised in the next few attention will be given to waste segregation through the Municipal Corporation. At least six new air quality monitoring stations will be installed this year. Apart from this, 70 lakh trees will be planted under the "Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam" campaign from June Watch IN THIS STORY#Delhi
