CM Atishi inspects Anand Vihar amid rising pollution

NEW DELHI: In a proactive move to address the escalating pollution levels in Delhi, Chief Minister Atishi, accompanied by Environment Minister Gopal Rai, conducted an on-ground inspection of the Anand Vihar bus terminal on Sunday.

This area has been identified as a significant pollution hotspot, largely due to the influx of diesel buses from neighboring Uttar Pradesh and ongoing construction activities.

Atishi emphasized the urgent need for intervention, stating, "Anand Vihar has become a pollution hotspot, but the Delhi government is taking strict measures to reduce pollution here." She highlighted the deployment of multiple anti-smog guns in the vicinity, alongside comprehensive road repairs and the removal of encroachments to alleviate traffic congestion. "We have also cleared encroachments from congestion points to reduce traffic and, consequently, pollution," she added.