Key Points

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has announced a groundbreaking approach to tackle the city's long-standing pollution crisis. Her government is implementing a multi-pronged strategy involving electric vehicle policy, water sprinklers, and extensive tree plantation. The plan aims to transform Delhi from being the most polluted city to a model of urban environmental restoration. By connecting environmental initiatives with cultural development, Gupta's vision seeks to create a sustainable and prosperous capital city.

Key Points: Rekha Gupta Unveils Delhi's Pollution Transformation Plan

  • Introducing innovative electric vehicle policy to reduce emissions
  • Installing over 1,000 water sprinklers across city
  • Launching massive tree plantation drive with 7 million trees
  • Committed to environmental and cultural prosperity of Delhi
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Pollution situation changing in Delhi: CM Rekha Gupta

Delhi CM reveals comprehensive strategy to combat air pollution, focusing on electric vehicles, tree plantation, and environmental restoration

"Delhi had become the most polluted city in the country, but now the situation is changing. - CM Rekha Gupta"

New Delhi, June 7

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said on Saturday that the pollution situation in the city has started changing after hitting a nadir due to the "negligence" and "policy failures" of previous governments.

In a post on X, CM Gupta said, "Delhi had become the most polluted city in the country, but now the situation is changing."

She said her government is working with a concrete and comprehensive strategy to control air pollution.

"An effective electric vehicle policy is being introduced in the capital, over 1,000 water sprinklers are being installed and work on planting over 70 lakh trees is in progress. Making Delhi's air clean and pure is our top priority - and for this, decisive steps are being taken at every level," she said.

CM Gupta also said that the Delhi government is committed to connecting Maa Yamuna, the environment and cultural prosperity in Delhi like an uninterrupted stream.

"Our resolve to make Delhi a prosperous, cultural and environmentally rich capital is unwavering," she said.

Earlier, BJP Delhi president Virendra Sachdeva and BJP MP Kamaljeet Sehrawat laid the foundation stone for a multi-crore sports stadium and training courts in Najafgarh's Jharoda Kalan.

Sehrawat said, "Today, the foundation stone for a stadium was laid in Jharoda. To be built at a cost of Rs 12 crore, this rural facility will include badminton courts and various amenities for children."

"I hope the stadium will help rural sporting talent to grow stronger. This is going to serve as a big centre of excellence for rural Delhi children," Sehrawat said.

Sachdeva said foundation stones for development schemes worth Rs 14 crore were laid in rural Delhi on Saturday.

"We want to thank Lieutenant Governor V.K. Saxena for allocating funds under Pradhan Mantri Gramodaya Yojana for the entire rural belt," he said.

Sachdeva stressed that 'Viksit Delhi' cannot be built without 'Viksit Villages'.

"Under Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, all of us are committed to building a Viksit Delhi which will be a model capital city of Viksit Bharat," he said.

- IANS

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Rahul K.
Finally some action on Delhi's pollution! The EV policy and tree plantation drive sound promising. But will they address the real issue - crop burning in neighboring states? That's 40% of our winter pollution. Need center-state coordination.
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Priya M.
As a Delhiite, I can see some improvement in air quality this summer. The water sprinklers near Anand Vihar have made a difference. But what about industrial pollution in Okhla? That needs urgent attention too! 🌳
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Amit S.
Good to see focus on Yamuna ji. Our rivers are our lifelines. But stadiums and development projects shouldn't come at the cost of green spaces. Balance is key for sustainable growth. Jai Hind!
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Neha T.
While the initiatives sound great on paper, implementation is what matters. Last year's smog was unbearable. Hope this isn't just pre-election lip service. My child's asthma can't take another polluted winter 😷
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Vikram J.
The sports stadium in Najafgarh is a welcome move! Rural areas need such facilities. But pollution control must remain priority number one. Can't have healthy athletes breathing toxic air. Both projects are important for Delhi's future.
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Sunita R.
As someone who remembers Delhi's cleaner days in 90s, I'm cautiously optimistic. The 70 lakh trees target is ambitious but necessary. Just hope they're native species that actually survive. Neem and peepal would be perfect - they're our heritage trees after all!

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