New Delhi, Dec. 19 -- In a move to curb air pollution, the Delhi government has intensified its enforcement operations, issuing 11,776 challans in just 24 hours against polluting and non-compliant vehicles. Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa said this forms part of a coordinated multi-departmental effort under Chief Minister Rekha Gupta's leadership.
Highlighting the government's science-based approach, Sirsa said, "The government is committed to developing year-round, science-based interventions and systemic reforms to sustain clean air." He noted that combining enforcement, dust control, waste management, and vehicle regulation has already led to a noticeable improvement in AQI levels compared to previous winters.
On-ground measures have been extensive. Municipal agencies removed 12,164.88 MT of garbage, mechanically
swept 2,068.81 km of roads, and carried out water sprinkling over 1,830 km.
Anti-smog guns covered over 5,528 km, while 160 Automated Street Guns (ASGs) were deployed at major construction sites for continuous dust suppression.
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