In continuation of its efforts to combat pollution in Delhi and the nearby areas, the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) is conducting special anti-pollution drives at its construction sites and surrounding areas across the national capital.
As part of these drives, a number of specific activities are being taken up to ensure decrease in dust levels inside construction sites, removal of road dust from the surrounding roads, removal of garbage from footpaths and road medians etc.
As part of this activity, a drive was conducted today between Azadpur and Ashok Vihar, where a number of activities such as a cleanliness drive, restoration of damaged footpaths, restoration and beautification of road medians, repair of nearby roads was taken up by DMRC. Delhi Metro’s engineers inspected the construction sites as well as the surrounding roads thoroughly and ensured that all construction materials were properly covered and the wheel wash facilities for outgoing vehicles were in working condition.
More such drives are being conducted across Delhi Metro’s sites taking into consideration the challenges posed by increasing pollution levels in the national capital. These drives are being conducted in addition to a number of measures already taken up by DMRC to handle the issue of pollution.
About 19 kilometres of city roads are under DMRC’s temporary jurisdiction currently. These roads have been taken over by DMRC to facilitate Metro construction work in the vicinity. These roads have already been repaired by DMRC to ensure that they do not contribute to any further pollution in the city.
In total, over a hundred anti-smog guns have been installed at the construction sites, stations and office buildings to decrease dust levels. Daily inspections are being conducted by DMRC’s Environment depart to ensure that all environmental norms are adequately followed.
Delhi’s Hon’ble Chief Minister, Smt. Rekha Gupta has directed all agencies to ensure that all norms regarding the protection of environment are strictly adhered to. DMRC is also committed to following the norms with all seriousness and ensure complete compliance.
