Delhi Minister: No Immediate AQI Relief Expected, Govt Unveils Strict Anti-Pollution Plan

• Delhi Environment Minister Majinder Singh Sirsa stated no significant AQI improvement is expected immediately, citing high pollution levels.
• Government mandates valid PUC certificates for fuel, bans non-BS6 construction material trucks, and implements 50% WFH for private offices.
• Plans include a PUCC system overhaul with third-party monitoring and a car-pooling app in collaboration with Map India and Google Maps.
• Rs 2,700 crore will be provided to MCD over 10 years for mechanical road sweepers and litter pickers to curb dust pollution.
• A large-scale survey targets illegal industries, 10,000 electric heaters distributed, and coordination with neighboring states is underway.

Why It Matters: Delhi implements multi-pronged strategy to combat severe air pollution despite no immediate relief.