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New Delhi: Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Saturday said the government is making continuous efforts to control pollution and has launched a campaign to distribute 10,000 electric heaters to RWA watchmen to stop them from burning wood or coal during winter.
He said on X, “Participation of citizens and communities is most important in this mission of cleaning the air. In this sequence, today electric heaters are being distributed to a large number of RWAs so that the need for burning bonfires in the winter season can be reduced and the pollution caused by smoke can be effectively controlled.”
Speaking to reporters, the Chief Minister said, “In Delhi’s ongoing fight against pollution, this is another positive step by the Delhi government. To reduce pollution caused by burning wood and coal, we have started a new initiative where we will distribute 10,000 heaters to RWAs through CSR support.”
“Our aim is to ensure that chowkidars or residents in any block or locality do not burn wood or coal, which contributes to pollution. We hope to sensitize all RWAs and motivate them to ensure that no wood or coal is burnt in their areas. By providing electric heaters, we want to support our chowkidars and provide them with a clean alternative, which will help reduce pollution across Delhi,” he said in a statement to Dilli Haat, Said during a program in Pitampura.
Addressing the RWA representatives, CM Gupta said, “While open fires increase pollution, electric heaters provide a safe, clean and practical alternative. Even this small step can prove to be a big help in pollution control.”
He said that the government is working in mission mode on all fronts, giving top priority to pollution control.
“The mountains of garbage are continuously reducing, sanitation and tree plantation drives are going on without any interruption, road water sprinkling and mechanical cleaning have been made more effective,” he said.
Along with this, installation of smog towers and monitoring of polluting vehicles and industrial units is also being continuously strengthened. He said, pollution control in Delhi is our resolve, our responsibility and our priority.
The Chief Minister also sought public participation, saying, “The participation of all of us is the most effective means of success in this fight against pollution.”
–IANS