Delhi Govt. to launch a month-long Anti-Dust Action Plan

Kejriwal Govt. has initiated a month-long campaign to prevent pollution levels

 New Delhi: The Kejriwal Govt. is set to initiate a month-long campaign to prevent open burning of waste and biomass from November 11 as part of efforts to reduce pollution from local sources said Environment Minister Gopal Rai.

"It will be the second phase of the campaign from November 12 to December 12," the Miniter said at a press conference after a meeting with officials of the departments concerned because of severe air pollution.

The capital is facing severe pollution problems post-Diwali. Even, the ban on firecrackers was imposed in the capital, several were seen violating the orders on Diwali night.

The AQI was reached its hazardous category post-Diwali night in the capital as well as in the neighbouring places.

Due to the thick blanket of smog, the citizens had suffered many health-related problems like itchy throats, watery eyes and breathing problems.

According to the reports, four sources of pollutions are dust, vehicular emissions, waste burning, and farm fires.

"While it's not in our hands to curb stubble burning in neighbouring states, efforts can be made to further reduce pollution generated from local sources," Mr Rai said.

"An anti-open burning campaign will be run from November 11 to December 11. Ten departments -- DPCC (Delhi Pollution Control Committee), municipal corporations, revenue department, Delhi Development Authority, Development Department, DSIIDC, I&FC (Irrigation & Flood Control) Department and Cantonment Board -- have formed 550 teams, of which 246 are for nighttime patrolling," the minister said.

According to the officials, these measures will help in minimizing the effects of air pollution and its better way to control it.

Over 400 tankers will be deployed by civic bodies, Cantonment Board and Delhi State Industrial and Infrastructure Development Corporation (DSIIDC) to sprinkle water to control dust pollution in the city.