Delhi govt to unveil Pollution Action Plan 2025-26 next week: Minister Sirsa

IANS April 21, 2025 282 views

Delhi is preparing a landmark Pollution Action Plan to combat environmental challenges in urban spaces. Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa announced the initiative alongside the launch of 255 new electric buses for the city's transit system. The plan includes innovative strategies like mist sprayers and enhanced pollution control enforcement. These efforts align with the government's commitment to sustainable urban development and environmental protection.

"We will come out with a blueprint for tackling pollution in the city next week" - Manjinder Singh Sirsa
New Delhi, April 21: On the eve of World Earth Day, Delhi Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa said on Monday that the government is preparing to unveil its Pollution Action Plan 2025-26 next week.

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Delhi launching comprehensive Pollution Action Plan targeting urban environmental challenges

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255 electric buses to be introduced as eco-friendly transit solution

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Mist sprayers and stricter pollution control measures planned

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World Earth Day inspires governmental green initiatives

The Plan is likely to enlist measures like installation of mist sprayers, stricter enforcement of pollution under control and expansion of the fleet of electric buses.

He said on World Earth Day, the Delhi government will also launch a fresh batch of 255 nine-metre, environment-friendly neighbourhood electric buses christened DEVI - Delhi Electric Vehicle Interchanges.

"The buses will be a gift for Delhiites from Chief Minister Rekha Gupta and Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav," he said.

Talking about the Government's vision for checking pollution, Sirsa said, "Just as Chief Minister Rekha Gupta launched the Heat Action Plan 2025 today, we will come out with a blueprint for tackling pollution in the city next week."

Highlighting the aspects of the Heat Action Plan, Sirsa said it is very important to save the lives of people, and we are confident it will be successful.

"Whether it is enhancing drinking water facilities or reviewing school timings for children. We are confident that our plan will be successful," he said.

Talking about World Earth Day, Sirsa said the annual event observed on April 22 requires people to voluntarily switch off all non-essential electrical gadgets for the environment.

On the political front, Sirsa said the AAP's decision not to contest the Mayor election on April 25 is an admission of defeat by the party.

"Did they ever have the numbers to win the elections?" asked Sirsa, adding that AAP leaders are living in fear of the AAP Government's and councillors' scams being exposed by the BJP.

Training his guns on the Congress, Sirsa said, it seems, the Congress appears to be on course to make a world record on electoral defeats by deciding to contest the Mayoral election despite not having the numbers in the Municipal Corporation of Delhi.

Reader Comments

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Priya K.
Finally some concrete action on pollution! The electric buses sound promising, but I hope they also address the root causes like industrial emissions and construction dust. 🌱
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Rahul S.
Why mix politics with environmental plans? The article started well but devolved into political mudslinging. Can we just focus on solutions for cleaner air?
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Anjali M.
The DEVI buses initiative is brilliant! More public transport options will definitely help reduce private vehicles on road. Hope they expand to more routes soon!
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Vikram J.
While the plans sound good on paper, I'm skeptical about implementation. Last year's pollution control measures weren't properly enforced. Hope this time will be different.
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Sunita P.
The Heat Action Plan is much needed! Last summer was brutal. Hope they include proper cooling centers and hydration points across the city. đź‘Ť
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Karan D.
Appreciate the focus on Earth Day initiatives. The gadget switch-off is a small but meaningful way to raise awareness. Let's all do our part!

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