Daijiworld Media Network – New Delhi
New Delhi, Nov 7: Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa on Thursday chaired a high-level review meeting at the Delhi Secretariat to assess the progress of anti-pollution measures across 13 major pollution hotspots in the national capital.
The meeting was attended by officials from the Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC), Divisional Commissioners, and senior representatives from civic bodies and enforcement agencies.
Sirsa directed ground teams to intensify their enforcement drives and ensure visible on-ground impact through strict implementation of pollution control norms. “The focus is on strict and sustained action, not just advisories,” he told officials, calling for weekly progress reports from each hotspot to track accountability and compliance.
The 13 identified hotspots — including Anand Vihar, Wazirpur, Mundka, Okhla Industrial Area, Jahangirpuri, Narela, and Punjabi Bagh — continue to record poor air quality and remain under continuous watch by DPCC and local authorities.
Officials were instructed to conduct regular water sprinkling, repair potholes, and strictly curb open burning and dust pollution at construction and industrial sites. Sirsa also emphasized multi-agency coordination for prompt penalty actions against violators.
During the review, the minister examined the status of mechanical sweeping, deployment of anti-smog guns, and real-time emission monitoring across the city. Senior officials briefed him on field operations and the progress of pending repair works at critical locations.
Stricter actions have been planned in hotspot zones where repeated violations of dust and waste burning norms were reported. “A developed Delhi begins with cleaner air and accountable civic action,” Sirsa stated, adding that the immediate goal was to ensure a visible improvement before the next review cycle.
The Environment Department will submit a consolidated report next week detailing progress and pending mitigation measures across all hotspot areas.