Delhi govt plans to deploy anti-smog guns in industrial areas: Minister

IANS May 23, 2025 236 views

The Delhi government is taking proactive steps to combat air pollution through innovative technological solutions. Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa announced the deployment of eight GPS-enabled CNG trucks with advanced anti-smog guns in industrial areas. These vehicles will spray mist over 30-meter distances, effectively reducing airborne pollutants in key industrial zones. The initiative, driven by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta's directive, demonstrates a comprehensive approach to balancing industrial growth with environmental protection.

"Our government is fully committed to ensuring industrial growth while protecting the environment" - Manjinder Singh Sirsa
New Delhi, May 23: The Delhi government’s Environment Department plans to deploy GPS-enabled hydraulic anti-smog gun vehicles, equipped with water sprinklers, to check air pollution in industrial areas, Cabinet Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa said on Friday.

Key Points

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Delhi launches innovative anti-smog gun vehicles in industrial areas

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8 CNG trucks with 30-meter mist spray capability

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Targeting pollution reduction in key industrial zones

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Project spans 10 months with extensive coverage

Sirsa said that the initiative, to be launched in association with Delhi State Industrial and Infrastructure Development Corporation (DSIIDC), will involve eight CNG-operated trucks equipped with advanced anti-smog guns capable of spraying mist over a horizontal distance of 30 meters and rotating 330 degrees.

This will ensure comprehensive coverage to effectively reduce airborne pollutants in all industrial areas, he said.

“Our government is fully committed to ensuring industrial growth while protecting the environment. We are taking concrete steps to minimise industrial waste and improve infrastructure,” said Sirsa.

He said DSIIDC has already successfully deployed water sprinklers and anti-smog guns in the Bawana and Narela Industrial Areas to effectively mitigate air pollution.

Sirsa said the sprinklers will be operated in two daily shifts in early morning shift and a four-hour shift during non-peak afternoon hours.

He said this initiative has been undertaken following the directive of Chief Minister Rekha Gupta.

The process of hiring GPS-enabled anti-smog gun vehicles has been successfully completed, and the government is now ready to deploy these

vehicles across industrial areas to effectively combat air pollution.

The new smog guns will be deployed in Patparganj, Okhla Phase-III, A Block and S Block Phase-II, Jhilmil, Nangloi, Udyog Vihar, Badli, and Bhorgarh industrial areas starting from June 2025.

Two additional vehicles will also be reserved for industrial areas administered by the Delhi Development Authority (DDA), he said.

The trucks are also fitted with horizontal sprinklers spanning their width to spray water simultaneously on roads, consuming a minimum of 1,500 liters of water per hour, he said.

The Minister said the initiative is expected to significantly suppress dust particles and curb industrial pollution, contributing to cleaner air for Delhi’s residents.

This project, spanning 10 months excluding the monsoon period, underscores the Delhi Government’s commitment to deploying

innovative, eco-friendly solutions for sustainable urban living.

Reader Comments

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Rahul K.
Finally some concrete action! Delhi's air quality is a health emergency. Hope they implement this properly and don't just do tokenism. The 30m range sounds impressive if they can maintain it consistently. 👍
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Priya M.
1,500 liters per hour sounds like a lot of water usage. Has anyone calculated the water requirement vs benefits? In a city facing water shortages, we need sustainable solutions that don't create new problems.
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Amit S.
Good initiative but why only industrial areas? What about residential zones where people actually live? Pollution doesn't respect boundaries. The guns should be deployed near schools and hospitals first!
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Neha T.
As someone living near Udyog Vihar, I welcome this move! The air here is terrible especially in winters. Hope they maintain the equipment properly - last time they installed something similar, it stopped working after 2 months.
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Sanjay P.
Why wait till June 2025? Delhi needs this yesterday! The government should implement this on war footing before next winter's smog season. Every day of delay means more health problems for citizens.
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Kavita R.
The technology sounds promising but what about long-term solutions? We need to address root causes - industrial emissions, vehicle pollution, and crop burning. Temporary fixes won't solve Delhi's airpocalypse.
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Vikram J.
Hope they've done proper trials. Last time similar sprinklers made roads slippery and caused accidents. Good intention but

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