NDMC intensifies anti-pollution campaign; 14 anti-smog guns installed on high-rise buildings in Lutyens’ Delhi

To deal with the deteriorating air quality in the national capital, the New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) has stepped up its anti-pollution measures, with 14 anti-smog guns now operational on high-rise buildings in the Lutyens area, including several five-star hotels.

According to NDMC officials, eight mobile anti-smog guns are currently being used in its jurisdiction, covering 320 km-340 km of road length daily.

“NDMC has installed three anti-smog guns on its own high-rise buildings, while private owners have independently installed 10 such units at their own expense, following the instructions of the Delhi government,” a senior official told PTI.

Additionally, seven more anti-smog guns are being purchased by NDMC for installation on its buildings, tenders for which have already been invited.

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“NDMC has fully activated its teams and technology to tackle the rising air pollution levels. Our anti-smog guns, mist sprayers and night cleaning drives are working round the clock to keep New Delhi’s air clean and safe.

“Pollution control is not just a government responsibility, it is a collective mission for a greener, healthier city,” said NDMC vice-chairman Kuljeet Singh Chahal.

The Delhi government, through an order issued under Section 5 of the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986, earlier this year had made it mandatory to install anti-smog guns in all high-rise buildings, including commercial complexes, hotels, office buildings and educational institutions, except during monsoon.

The order directs urban local bodies to ensure compliance within six months and specifies that the cost of installation should be borne by the building owners. Residential buildings and housing societies are exempted from the directive.

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According to the guidelines, every building with a built-up area of ​​more than 3,000 square meters should have three to six anti-smog guns installed, depending on the size, and then one additional unit for every 5,000 square meters.

The guns operate intermittently during peak pollution hours and are designed to spray fine mist particles to reduce dust and particulate matter.