Delhi's War on Pollution: 12,000 Challans, Tons of Waste Cleared in 24 Hours!

• Delhi intensifies anti-pollution drive, issuing 11,776 challans to vehicles in 24 hours under a joint monitoring campaign.
• Over 12,000 metric tons of waste collected; 30,000+ metric tons of old waste scientifically disposed of in one day.
• Road dust tackled: 2,068.81 km roads machine-cleaned, 1,830 km water-sprayed, anti-smog guns used over 5,528 km.
• 542 non-designated trucks stopped; traffic streamlined in 34 congested areas to reduce pollution from jams.
• 57 public complaints resolved; Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa stresses public cooperation for clean air.

Why It Matters: Delhi government launches aggressive, multi-agency anti-pollution drive, emphasizing strict enforcement and public support.