There was a jam on the route from Chirag Delhi to Kalkaji temple. Photo- Vipin Sharma
State Bureau, New Delhi. In the year 2025, Delhi's air has been the cleanest after the year 2020. Delhi government is calling this its achievement. Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa says that the Rekha Gupta government has taken many steps to control pollution in Delhi. Its positive results are emerging. Excluding the year 2020 due to Corona epidemic, the year 2018 had the least pollution in 2025.
He said, "As soon as it came to power, the government started work on pollution control. Work was done simultaneously on dust control, prevention of pollution from vehicles and industrial units and waste management. To control dust, cleaning of roads with machines was increased, 405 anti-smog guns were installed. Water sprinkling was done in busy areas and strict rules were implemented at construction sites. Action is being taken against those breaking the rules."
Strict steps are being taken to prevent vehicle pollution. The policy of 'no pollution control certificate (PUC), no fuel' was implemented. In the last 24 hours, challans were issued for 12,364 vehicles and from October 1, 2025 till now, 12 lakh vehicles were issued. BS-VI rules are being strictly followed.
Challans were issued to 176 vehicles violating this. Heavy fines were imposed on trucks carrying debris in the open. Action is also being taken against industrial units breaking the rules. Major changes have also been made in waste management. Work is being done to eliminate the mountains of garbage. More strong steps will be taken in the times to come.
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