New Delhi, April 6 -- Delhi government is set to begin field trials of 22 anti-pollution technologies as part of its "Innovation Challenge", an initiative aimed at identifying low-cost solutions to curb rising air pollution levels in the capital.
At a high-level review meeting on Monday, Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa directed multiple civic and transport agencies to fast-track permissions and logistical support for real-world deployment of the shortlisted innovations. Officials from bodies including DTC, MCD, NDMC and the health department were asked to ensure timely installation of devices and necessary infrastructure such as power supply.
The selected solutions include 13 technologies targeting vehicular emissions, such as ...