Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Monday said air pollution is not a seasonal problem but a year-round challenge while inaugurating six new continuous ambient air quality monitoring system (CAAQMS) stations in the national capital.
Ms. Gupta also launched the ‘Vayu Rakshak’ initiative by flagging off 36 vehicles. Each vehicle will carry three Vayu Rakshaks who will monitor violation of pollution control norms in the city, an official said.
Around 100 Vayu Rakshak vehicles will be deployed under the initiative as part of the government’s efforts to control air pollution. In coordination with the Delhi police, 600 Vayu Rakshaks are already monitoring violations of traffic and vehicular emission norms, according to the Chief Minister’s Office.
Speaking at the event at the Delhi Secretariat, the Chief Minister said the government is committed to addressing the issue of air pollution on a continuous basis through monitoring, policy intervention, and enforcement. Providing clean and breathable air to the people of Delhi is the core responsibility of the government, she said.
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