Ahead of the winter pollution season that chokes the national capital, Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa on Tuesday held a high-level meeting with representatives from 30 stakeholder agencies to review and advance Delhi’s Winter 2025 Air Pollution Control Action Plan, shifting the focus to a year-round strategy for combating air pollution.
“Our administration is committed to a proactive, round-the-clock effort against air pollution, deploying technology-driven interventions such as anti-smog guns, sprinklers, and web-based monitoring to ensure every corner of Delhi breathes easier,” said Sirsa.
According to an official document, the meeting focused on 17 key action points, compared to the 21-point plan of the previous government.
Officials highlighted significant steps already taken to mitigate dust pollution, including the procurement and deployment of mist sprayers and water sprinklers, along with the installation of 174 anti-smog guns on high-rise buildings across the city, an initiative absent from the AAP-led Delhi Government’s winter action plan.
Additionally, 219 mist spraying systems have been installed on poles in central verges along road stretches covering 13 major pollution hotspots, the department noted.
Officials further reported that until August 2025, nearly 5.95 lakh challans had been issued in Delhi for pollution-related violations (such as driving without PUCC certificates) to curb vehicular emissions.
Sirsa directed agencies to strengthen green war rooms, complaint registration systems, and redressal mechanisms for faster and more effective pollution control.
He also urged officials to intensify public awareness campaigns linked to each action category, designed to engage and educate citizens through targeted outreach.
“Public participation is key to our success. Through strengthened awareness programs and efficient complaint redressal, we are empowering citizens to join this year-round mission for a healthier Delhi,” Sirsa added.