With the addition of these 13 stations, Delhi now has a total of 60 air quality monitoring stations, providing real-time data through the Central Pollution Control Board server and the SAMEER mobile application. The network is planned to be expanded to other cities within the National Capital Region.
The Chief Minister emphasized the government's commitment to addressing pollution by simultaneously focusing on transport, monitoring, and infrastructure. She highlighted the necessity of a rapid shift to electric public transport and robust supporting infrastructure to tackle Delhi's pollution challenges.
The 150 new electric buses are air-conditioned, low-floor vehicles equipped with modern amenities such as CCTV cameras, panic buttons, and facilities for persons with disabilities. This addition brings the total number of electric buses in Delhi to 5,238, contributing to the overall fleet of approximately 6,988 buses, which also includes 1,750 CNG-run buses. The government aims to expand the bus fleet to around 14,000 buses by 2028-29.
During the event, officials also reviewed air pollution mitigation measures at Anand Vihar, a known pollution hotspot, and visited an Integrated Command and Control Centre of the Delhi Pollution Control Committee.