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Delhi's 'Dust-free' Drive: LG's Push for Cleaner Air

Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena has launched the 'Dust-free Delhi' initiative to reduce air pollution in Delhi, particularly before winter. Road dust is a major contributor to air pollution, and dry weather and lack of rain exacerbate the issue.

Launch and Motivation of the 'Dust-free Delhi' Initiative

  • Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena launches 'Dust-free Delhi' drive
  • Initiative aims to reduce pollution levels before winter season
  • Road dust identified as a major contributor to air pollution in Delhi
  • Dry weather and lack of rain exacerbate the problem
  • Drive to be completed in 7-10 days, with potential for year-long campaign

Key Agencies and Their Roles

Five main agencies involved in the initiative:

    1. Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD)
    2. Public Works Department (PWD)
    3. New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC)
    4. Irrigation and Flood Control Department (IFCD)
    5. Delhi Jal Board (DJB)
  • MCD and PWD tasked with cleaning dust from roads and transporting it to designated sites
  • IFCD and DJB to coordinate in removing silt and mud
  • All agencies required to deploy teams and document work with 'before and after' pictures and videos
  • Regular reports to be provided to the L-G for review

Comprehensive Approach to Pollution Management

  • High-level task force led by P K Mishra, Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister, set up
  • Task force to assess Delhi's readiness to combat air pollution
  • Goal to create a unified strategy for improving Delhi's air quality

Review of measures against various pollution sources:

    • Stubble burning from farms
    • Vehicle emissions
    • Construction dust
    • Solid waste burning
    • Emissions from diesel generators

Implementation and Political Context

  • L-G directs agencies to take steps well in advance of the winter pollution peak
  • Emphasis on continuous removal of wet mud or silt to prevent drain and sewer line choking
  • Initiative aimed at mitigating air pollution and preventing waterlogging in October
  • Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) claims the L-G's actions are "tactics to claim credit"
  • AAP states Urban Development Minister Saurabh Bharadwaj had previously called for a similar plan

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