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Delhi launches ₹104‑crore, 40‑site pilot to curb air pollution
✍️ Business Today
🗓 20 Oct 2026, 10:01 AM
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The Delhi government has announced a ₹104‑crore pilot scheme covering 40 locations to reduce air pollution, marking a focused effort to improve the capital's air quality.
The Delhi administration unveiled a new anti‑pollution initiative valued at ₹104 crore, targeting 40 strategically selected sites across the city. The pilot aims to test a mix of measures such as enhanced monitoring, green cover expansion, and traffic management to identify the most effective interventions.
Officials said the scheme will be rolled out in phases, with initial actions focusing on high‑pollution corridors and industrial clusters. Data collected from the pilot will inform a larger, city‑wide strategy expected to be finalized within the next year.
The project is being funded through the state’s environmental budget and will involve coordination between the Pollution Control Board, municipal agencies, and private partners. Authorities hope the evidence‑based approach will help Delhi meet its national air‑quality targets and provide a model for other Indian cities.
Officials said the scheme will be rolled out in phases, with initial actions focusing on high‑pollution corridors and industrial clusters. Data collected from the pilot will inform a larger, city‑wide strategy expected to be finalized within the next year.
The project is being funded through the state’s environmental budget and will involve coordination between the Pollution Control Board, municipal agencies, and private partners. Authorities hope the evidence‑based approach will help Delhi meet its national air‑quality targets and provide a model for other Indian cities.