9 hrs ago

Delhi Launches Control Centre To Monitor Pollution Sources

Delhi has opened a new centre to help reduce pollution.

The centre watches construction sites and other possible pollution sources.

It will monitor 707 sites across the city.

Cameras can look for open burning and use artificial intelligence to identify problems.

The centre will also track air-quality stations and pollution trends.

Officials can then decide where roads need sweeping or water spraying.

Inspectors will use body cameras while checking industries and other sites.

The centre will work all day and night in three shifts.

Key facts

Monitoring sites: 707 sites are currently under watch.
Construction threshold: Construction sites larger than 500 square metres will be monitored.
Operating schedule: The centre will operate in three shifts and provide 24-hour surveillance.
Monitoring technology: AI-driven cameras, GPS tracking and automatic number plate recognition cameras will be used.
Pollution sources: The system will monitor construction sites, open burning, polluting industries and other sites.
Enforcement tools: Officials inspecting sites will be equipped with body cameras.
Additional initiative: The centre will strengthen monitoring of the “No PUC, No Fuel” initiative.

thehansindia.com · 10 hrs ago