New Delhi: The Delhi government is preparing a detailed plan to deploy mist spray technology across the capital to control air pollution.
Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said that authorities are working to install 305 mist sprayers at nine major pollution hotspots in the city. She visited the mist sprayers already set up at ITO and noted that the project is showing promising results.
According to Gupta, mist technology is emerging as an effective tool against pollution. Trials carried out in certain New Delhi Municipal Council areas have yielded encouraging outcomes. She said the government aims to cover all roads in Delhi with mist spray machines as part of a wider pollution control strategy. At ITO, 35 poles have already been fitted with mist sprayers, and they are performing well.
A statement from the Chief Minister’s Office explained that mist spray systems help control dust and airborne pollutants. These devices are mounted on electricity poles. They use high-pressure pumps and nozzles that convert treated water into mist. The mist binds with suspended pollutant particles and helps bring them down to the ground.
The chief minister said a high-level committee of experts from different fields is being formed to guide the government on pollution reduction measures. The panel will include senior officials from various departments, experts from the Indian Institutes of Technology, and specialists in environmental sciences. It will also have special powers to push for timely action.
Gupta said departments such as PWD, DSIIDC, and the Delhi Development Authority have been asked to fill potholes, improve road surfaces, and plant greenery on dividers and traffic islands. These measures are aimed at reducing dust and improving air quality. She urged residents to report potholes on the government portal to ensure quick repairs. Resident welfare associations have been encouraged to provide electric heaters to security guards in winter so they do not burn biomass for warmth. She also encouraged the public to use the MCD 311 app to report issues such as waste dumping, broken roads, faulty streetlights, encroachments, and sanitation concerns.
Officials said the app is being upgraded and will serve as the main platform for civic complaints. All departments have been instructed to resolve complaints within 72 hours.
