India, Jan. 30 -- In a move to strengthen its fight against worsening air quality, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation's (BMC) environment and climate change department will be procuring 29 multi-purpose dust-mitigation vehicles for regular pollution control across the city.

The vehicles, being acquired at a cost of Rs.79.5 crore, will be equipped with dust suction systems, water sprinklers, jet spraying facilities, fogging and misting units, and street sweeping and washing mechanisms. This marks the first time the BMC's environment department will have its own dedicated fleet.

"The first lot of seven vehicles is expected to arrive in about three months, while the remaining vehicles will be inducted over the next nine months. The cos...