New Delhi: The New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) has launched an intensive drive to tackle rising air pollution levels, deploying its manpower and machinery round-the-clock to improve the city’s air quality.
NDMC has rolled out multiple measures focused on dust suppression, smog reduction, greening, and citizen participation, an statement from the Office of the Vice Chairperson said on Tuesday.
Four mechanical road sweeping machines are cleaning around 220 km of roads daily, with additional CNG and battery-operated sweepers being procured to expand coverage, Vice Chairman Kuljeet Singh Chahal said.
Eight mobile anti-smog guns are operating daily across major roads, while more units are planned for NDMC and private buildings.
Mist spray systems have been installed on Lodhi Road and will soon be extended to Shanti Path and Africa Avenue. Night cleaning of footpaths has also begun in Connaught Place, Khan Market, and Sarojini Nagar to reduce dust pollution.
NDMC has deployed nine water tankers fitted with pressure jets for tree washing and expanded its plantation campaign under “ek ped maa ke naam,” planting more than 2,300 trees this year.
Chahal added that the civic body is appealing to residents and visitors to adopt eco-friendly practices and support efforts to keep the city clean and pollution-free.
Earlier in the day, a thick haze covered the city as air quality plummeted to the ‘red zone’ after a night of heavy cracker-bursting.