India, Nov. 13 -- The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) has set up a dedicated interdepartmental team to monitor air pollution reduction measures around Anand Vihar ISBT, officials said on Wednesday, adding that the teams will comprise of officials from the MCD, Delhi Police and traffic police. The teams will work in collaboration with the transport department.

Speaking to HT, an MCD official said that the Anand Vihar ISBT area was chosen because it has been a pollution hot spot for a long time.

The teams will patrol the area in three shifts - 6:00 am to 2:00 pm, 2:00 pm to 10:00 pm, and 10:00 pm to 6:00 am. Each of the three teams will have five members from the MCD - including one member from its enforcement cell - and one each fro...