In a significant move to tackle air pollution, the Delhi government has expanded its Winter Action Plan for the upcoming season. This year, the focus will be on monitoring pollution hotspots, with special attention on 24 new areas identified as high-pollution zones.
Key Highlights:
- Expansion of Winter Action Plan:
- The plan will now cover 21 key points aimed at controlling pollution.
- For the first time, drone surveillance will be deployed to monitor pollution levels across different areas of Delhi.
- Monitoring New Pollution Hotspots:
- 24 new pollution hotspots have been identified, bringing the total number of critical areas to 46.
- These hotspots will be closely monitored, and immediate action will be taken to curb rising pollution levels.
- Government’s Strategy:
- Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai has stated that the expanded plan will include coordination between 35 departments to ensure effective implementation.
- Special emphasis will be placed on controlling dust, vehicular emissions, and stubble burning during the winter months.
- Tackling Industrial and Vehicular Pollution:
- There will be strict enforcement of regulations on industrial emissions and vehicular pollution.
- Anti-smog guns, mechanized road cleaning, and sprinkling of water on roads to reduce dust are some of the measures being deployed.
Action Points for Winter Pollution Control:
| Key Measures | Details |
|---|---|
| Dust Control | Sprinkling water on roads, mechanized road cleaning, enforcing construction norms. |
| Stubble Burning | Collaboration with neighboring states to curb stubble burning. |
| Vehicle Emissions | Strict enforcement of emission standards, encouraging public transport. |
| Industrial Emissions | Monitoring and controlling pollution from industries. |
| Monitoring with Drones | Drone surveillance to monitor pollution sources. |
| Plantation Drives | Planting more trees to increase green cover. |
| Waste Management | Preventing the burning of waste, proper disposal methods. |
Pollution Hotspots Identified:
The government has identified 24 new pollution hotspots, including areas like:
- Jahangirpuri
- Wazirpur
- Karol Bagh
- Burari
- Narela
- Mundka
- Mayapuri
- Bawana
- RK Puram
- Moti Bagh
These areas, along with the previously identified 22 hotspots, will be the focus of intense monitoring and action during the winter season.
Summary of Pollution Control Measures
| Action Plan | Key Focus |
|---|---|
| Monitoring through drones | Surveillance of pollution hotspots |
| Dust control measures | Sprinkling, mechanized road cleaning |
| Tackling stubble burning | Coordination with neighboring states |
| Vehicle emissions | Emission control, promoting public transport |
| Waste management | Preventing open waste burning |
| 24 new pollution hotspots | Expanded focus areas for pollution control |
| Enforcement of industrial norms | Reducing industrial emissions |
| Anti-smog guns | Deployed in high-pollution areas |
| Collaboration with 35 departments | Coordinated approach across multiple sectors |
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