Delhi's Comprehensive Dust Mitigation Strategy Unveiled

Delhi Chief Minister Atishi has announced a comprehensive plan involving 99 teams to oversee dust mitigation at construction sites and various measures to tackle pollution under GRAP Stage 1. Additional steps include deploying smog guns and road dust control, all reported to a central 'Green War Room'.

Chief Minister Atishi has rolled out an ambitious dust mitigation plan in Delhi as part of the initial phase of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP), with 99 inspection teams gearing up for action at construction sites.

The high-level meeting, spearheaded by the Delhi government, saw the participation of multiple departments including the DPCC and DMRC, focusing on immediate pollution control strategies.

With air quality dipping, Atishi emphasized on deploying additional measures such as smog guns and enhancing road dust control, while a 'Green War Room' will oversee daily air quality updates across the city.

(With inputs from agencies.)