Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta and Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa inaugurated 6 new Continuous Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Stations today. The government also flagged off the ‘Vayu Rakshak’ fleet to control pollution levels across the city. This move aims to monitor air quality throughout the year instead of just the winter season. The total number of monitoring stations in Delhi has now reached 46.
Locations of New Monitoring Systems
The new systems will provide precise data on air quality from different parts of the capital. These stations are located at key educational and public spots to ensure accurate readings. The government has installed these systems at the following places:
- Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU)
- Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU)
- NSUT West Campus
- CWG Akshardham Sports Complex
- SBV Delhi Cantt
- Syama Prasad Mookerjee (SPM) Talkatora Garden
What is the Vayu Rakshak Fleet?
The Vayu Rakshak fleet consists of 35 specialized vehicles designed to move through various neighborhoods in Delhi. These vehicles will monitor real-time air quality and take immediate action against local pollution sources. If the teams find dust or smoke emissions, they will initiate control measures like dust suppression on the spot.
This initiative supports the 2026 Clean Air Action Plan which targets a 15% reduction in PM2.5 levels and a 20% reduction in PM10 levels. The government is also offering an award of ₹50 Lakhs for innovators who can provide new solutions for vehicular emissions and air pollution.
