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Delhi's 2028 Dust Mitigation Plan: Mist Sprays, Waste-to-Energy & Metro Expansion

Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa has finalised a timeline-based action plan to combat dust pollution in the capital. Key measures include deploying mist sprayers on PWD roads, especially at 62 identified hotspots, and processing all fresh municipal waste through waste-to-energy plants by 2026-27. The plan also involves expanding the Delhi Metro, increasing EV infrastructure, creating hundreds of new debris collection points, and strengthening Yamuna cleaning. The government will coordinate this effort with the Supreme Court, the PMO, Union Minister Bhupender Yadav, and neighboring states to clean the entire airshed.

Key Points: Delhi's Timeline-Based Action Plan for Dust Mitigation Finalised

  • Mist sprays at 62 dust hotspots
  • All fresh waste processed by 2026-27
  • Delhi Metro expansion to Phase-5
  • 250 new debris spots in wards
  • Coordinated action with neighboring states
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Timeline-based action plan finalised for dust mitigation: Delhi Minister Sirsa

Delhi Minister Sirsa announces a comprehensive plan with targets up to 2028, including mist sprays, waste processing, metro expansion, and inter-state coordination.

"Directions have been issued to initiate mist spray arrangements on all PWD roads in Delhi, particularly at the identified 62 hotspots - Manjinder Singh Sirsa"

New Delhi, Jan 16

Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa said on Friday that a comprehensive and timeline-based action plan has been finalised for dust mitigation in the national capital.

A review was conducted of the roads and dust control plans of all agencies, including PWD, DSIIDC, DDA, NDMC, MCD, and Delhi Cantonment.

"Directions have been issued to initiate mist spray arrangements on all PWD roads in Delhi, particularly at the identified 62 hotspots," he said.

"Additionally, mist spray and other measures will be implemented at traffic hotspots and major roads to control PM 2.5 pollution," Minister Sirsa added.

"While reviewing garbage mountains, it has been decided that all fresh municipal waste arriving in Delhi will be eliminated and processed through waste-to-energy facilities by 2026-27," he said.

The Minister added that Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has set clear timelines for all major areas, transport, road infrastructure, municipal waste, industrial waste, and e-mobility.

"Specific targets for pollution control have been fixed for achievement by 2026, 2027, and 2028," he said.

Minister Sirsa added that decisions have also been taken to expand Delhi Metro up to Phase-5, assess the required number of buses and develop large bus terminals, increase EV buses and EV charging infrastructure, strengthen last-mile connectivity, and develop adequate parking infrastructure under metro stations.

Consensus has been reached on strengthening Yamuna cleaning through biogas plants and installing ETPs and STPs in industries.

Minister Sirsa told that for the management of construction and demolition waste, an additional 250 debris spots will be immediately created in all wards of Delhi, with plans to increase this number to 500 in the future.

An app-based system will be implemented for lifting debris and depositing it at designated locations.

The MCD will further simplify the garbage collection process to ensure no garbage remains on the roads.

The Minister said that Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has significantly increased funding for MCD from 70 MRS to 250 MRS, which will bring historic improvements in dust mitigation and waste management.

Information on all these steps will be provided to the Supreme Court and Prime Minister's Office, and coordinated action will be taken jointly with the Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav and the states of Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, and Rajasthan to clean the entire airshed.

- IANS

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Rohit P
App-based system for debris lifting sounds smart. If it works like a cab service for construction waste, it could really stop illegal dumping. Expanding Metro to Phase-5 and more EV buses is the need of the hour for NCR connectivity. Good steps!
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Aman W
The funding increase for MCD from 70 to 250 MRS is massive. If used properly, it can transform garbage collection. My only concern is the 2026-28 timelines. Delhi needs relief now, especially in winter. Can we have some short-term, immediate actions too?
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Sarah B
Coordinating with Haryana, UP, and Rajasthan is crucial. Delhi can't fight air pollution alone when stubble burning and industrial pollution come from neighboring states. This joint airshed approach is the right way. Hope it leads to real cooperation.
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Vikram M
Mist spray at 62 hotspots is a good temporary measure, but we need long-term solutions like more green cover and strict enforcement on construction sites. Creating 250-500 debris spots is a positive step. Let's see if the agencies actually work together this time.
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Kavya N
Cleaning the Yamuna through biogas plants and more STPs is long overdue. The river's health is directly linked to our city's health. A comprehensive plan is welcome, but execution has always been the problem. Hope the CM's direct involvement makes a difference.

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