Costly Drone Solution for Delhi's Pollution Faces Scrutiny

A proposed pilot project in Delhi utilizing drones to combat air pollution has been dismissed due to high costs and lack of effectiveness. Although touted as a potential solution for hard-to-reach pollution hotspots, the project failed to show measurable results against existing, cheaper methods.

A high-profile pilot project using drones to tackle pollution hotspots in Delhi has been rejected, primarily due to its high cost and lack of measurable success, a city official disclosed.

Part of Delhi's 21-point Winter Action Plan aimed at improving air quality, the drone technology was deemed costly and ineffective compared to current methodologies, which offer better results at a lower cost.

Despite a demonstration at Anand Vihar, a significant pollution zone, officials remain unconvinced. The technology hasn't provided better results than existing solutions, making its large-scale adoption unlikely.

(With inputs from agencies.)