Delhi Government Plans ₹104 Crore Initiative to Combat Air Pollution
Delhi Government Plans ₹104 Crore Initiative to Combat Air Pollution
IN · Published Oct 23, 2026
• Ahead of Diwali, the Delhi government has announced a ₹104 crore plan to tackle air pollution by deploying pollution-reducing technologies across 40 identified hotspots.
• The initiative involves collaboration with private sector entities and startups to implement measures such as smog towers, outdoor air purifiers, mist-based scrubbers, and anti-smog guns.

Impact & Risks

Air pollution in Delhi poses significant health risks, particularly respiratory and cardiovascular issues, for its residents. Vulnerable groups such as children, the elderly, and individuals with pre-existing health conditions are at heightened risk. The city's pollution levels often spike during the festive season due to increased firecracker usage and stubble burning in neighbouring states. Without effective source-level interventions, the air quality is likely to remain hazardous, impacting daily life and public health.

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