Drone monitoring, spl task force to be part of Winter Action Plan: Rai

In a bid to tackle the severe air pollution anticipated during the winter months, the Delhi government, under the leadership of Environment minister Gopal Rai, has announced a robust 21-point Winter Action Plan.

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This comprehensive strategy aims to address various sources of pollution and enhance air quality in the capital.

In a press conference, Rai revealed that the plan would introduce drone technology for real-time monitoring of pollution hotspots in Delhi. "For the first time, pollution will be monitored by drones at 13 hotspots to reduce pollution,” Rai stated, highlighting this as a significant advancement in the city's environmental strategy. Additionally, a special task force will be established to oversee and implement pollution control measures. Rai noted, "A special task force will be formed to prevent pollution, underscoring the government's commitment to addressing air quality issues with a coordinated approach.