India, June 13 -- The Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) has floated tenders for the supply, installation, and commissioning of six new continuous ambient air quality monitoring stations (CAAQMS), which will also be operated and maintained by the winning bidders for the next 10 years.

Delhi environment minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa said a deadline of August has been set for installing the new stations, which are expected to be fully functional ahead of the winter pollution season.

"We are on track to complete installation by August. The stations will be operationalised soon after," Sirsa told HT. He added that all six sites have been identified and will be handed over to the selected vendors in time for construction and equipment...