Archive · 5 Dec 2025
Delhi Intensifies Anti-Pollution Efforts with Corporate Partnerships
The Delhi government is taking strong steps to reduce pollution and keep the city clean.
They are using special machines called mist sprayers to catch dust and pollutants in the air.
The government has also asked big companies like IOCL, Vedanta, and GMR to help take care of roads and flyovers.
These companies will plant trees, clean the roads, and make them look nice.
The government is also asking people to use an app to report any dirty or polluted areas.
They want everyone to work together to make Delhi cleaner and healthier.
The air quality in Delhi is still very bad, and it's expected to get worse as the weather gets colder.
The government is warning that anyone who doesn't follow the rules will be punished.
Delhi government launches its toughest anti-pollution drive with 305 mist sprayers at nine hotspots.
High-level committee attended by Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena and Chief Minister Rekha Gupta demands coordinated action.
Agencies ordered to intensify dust suppression, clear waste piles, and stop illegal dumping.
New high-level review committee chaired by the Chief Secretary to conduct daily inspections.
Public urged to use MCD-311 app to flag pollution issues, with departments required to resolve complaints within 72 hours.
- Who
- Delhi government, Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, corporate partners (IOCL, Vedanta, GMR, IGL, Godrej, DLF), residents
- What
- Launch of the toughest anti-pollution drive with mist sprayers, corporate partnerships for road maintenance, and public participation
- When
- Thursday and Friday (specific dates not mentioned)
- Where
- Delhi, India
- Why
- To counter pollution and ensure coordinated, on-ground action with zero tolerance for negligence, and to improve road maintenance and cleanliness
- Mist Sprayers
- 305 to be installed at nine pollution hotspots
- Corporate Partners
- IOCL, Vedanta, GMR, IGL, Godrej, DLF
- Road Stretches
- Azadpur market to Inderlok, Mukarba Chowk to Madhuban Chowk, Punjabi Bagh flyover, Netaji Subhash Palace flyover, others
- Key Actions
- Plantation, cleaning, jet cleaning, drip irrigation, road beautification
- Review Committee
- Chaired by the Chief Secretary, conducts daily inspections
- Public Participation
- Use MCD-311 app to flag issues, complaints resolved within 72 hours
- AQI in Delhi
- 304 on Thursday, 323 at 9 am, with 30 stations reporting 'very poor' levels
- Weather Forecast
- Cold wave forecast with minimum temperature at 5.6°C and maximum at 22°C
Sources
Mist Sprayers, Police Cases: Delhi's 'Toughest' Anti-Pollution Drive Yet
Delhi Wakes Up to Toxic Air, Prepares for Cold Wave as Temperatures Dip Sharply: A Look at the Weekend
Mumbai Weather Update: AQI At 183 In 'Unhealthy' Category As Temperature Hovers Around 27°C
No respite from pollution woes; cold wave forecast in city
DMRC intensifies anti-pollution drives at Delhi construction sites
Delhi: DMRC intensifies anti-pollution drives across construction sites
DMRC steps up special anti-pollution drives across construction sites in Delhi
Delhi CM calls for united fight against pollution; Ring Road cleaning drive on Saturday
Cold Wave, Toxic Air: Why Delhi's Pollution Peaks in November-December
Delhi govt ropes in corporates for upkeep of roads, flyovers under CSR; signs MoU with GMR