Sirsa issues strict instructions to expedite pollution control measures

Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa on Thursday took stock of the situation at the city’s 13 air pollution hotspots, and gave strict instructions to expedite the pollution mitigation measures.

He reviewed the ongoing progress of the teams that are on ground- zero, involved in pollution mitigation and also took updates on the actions by the enforcement teams (pollution control measures), and gave directions to accelerate anti-pollution drives across the city, with more emphasis on all the pollution hotspots.

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During the meeting, Sirsa directed on-ground teams to ensure pothole repairs, paving of roads, water sprinkling to mitigate dust, proper disposal of industrial waste, prevention of open burning of waste and biomass.

The minister has given strict instructions to all the departments and agencies concerned in the pollution control measures to intensify efforts to prevent the AQI from worsening in the city.

Delhi government’s environment secretary, DPCC officials, Divisional Commissioners (MCD) and senior officials from relevant departments were present in the meeting, who apprised the minister of the ongoing works and completion timelines.

Following the meeting, he said, “Under the strong leadership of Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, our government is working tirelessly, day and night, to curb pollution and deliver visible results on the ground.”

Earlier in the day, Sirsa also inaugurated a series of civic infrastructure works worth in Rajouri Garden assembly constituency, that included new sewer and water lines, road repairs, new footpaths, and boundary wall constructions across multiple locations under the Delhi Jal Board (DJB), Public Works Department (PWD), and Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD).

He emphasized that the government’s mission is to rebuild what has remained neglected for the past decade, and focus is on creating a clean, efficient, and sustainable infrastructure network for every citizen.

The minister added that the government aims to modernize critical public infrastructure, ensuring long-term relief from issues like sewage overflow, waterlogging, and pipeline leaks.