India, April 5 -- To tackle rising air pollution levels, the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) has introduced five advanced fog cannon machines to clean dust from the city's roads and improve air quality.

These machines have been purchased under the National Clean Air Programme (NCAP) with support from the 15th Finance Commission of the Central Government, said officials.

A live demonstration of the fog cannon machine was held on Thursday at the PMC headquarters.

Prithviraj B P, additional municipal commissioner, PMC, said, "These fog cannon machines will help reduce road dust and control air pollution, especially in busy traffic areas. These machines will be used on key roads in the city,

The machines will be used on key roads includi...