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Update date: December 28, 2025 21:10 IST
new delhi [India]December 28 (ANI): The Delhi government is considering collaboration with the Kanpur Institute of Technology to develop an artificial intelligence-enabled decision support system for data-driven pollution mitigation, Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa said on Sunday.
The proposed cooperation aims to use hyperlocal source allocation, sensor-based monitoring, and satellite data to ensure pollution is addressed at the source rather than at city-wide average levels. This initiative is part of the Delhi government's broader efforts to implement a comprehensive, year-round clean air strategy backed by science, technology and coordinated governance.
The government is preparing a “whole-of-government” clean air framework that will unite multiple ministries, public agencies, and NCR districts on a common data platform for coordinated action, enforcement, and monitoring.
Sirsa spoke on the initiative and said the government is moving towards a model where policy-making is driven by real-time data, accurate source identification and measurable outcomes. “Delhi will fight pollution with science, evidence and accountability. All efforts must show a measurable impact on the city's air and bring about tangible changes that can be felt by people,” he said.
According to the minister, the proposed collaboration with Kanpur Institute of Technology will focus on building an advanced air quality intelligence system that can continuously monitor, analyze and predict pollution trends. This enables targeted and timely interventions across sectors, instead of reactive and seasonal approaches.
A key element of this strategy is dynamic source allocation, which scientifically assesses the contribution of dust, vehicle emissions, industrial activities, biomass burning, and local factors to Delhi's air pollution. This evidence-based approach is expected to help authorities take more sensitive and effective action at the source.
Sirsa also emphasized the importance of multi-agency collaboration, saying local governments, district administrations and enforcement agencies must operate on the basis of shared scientific evidence, with clearly defined roles and accountability mechanisms.
Meanwhile, the Delhi government said it is simultaneously addressing four major areas – vehicle emissions, dust control, polluting industries and waste management through round-the-clock intervention by private agencies.
In the past 24 hours, enforcement teams inspected 250 small and 92 large construction and demolition sites. Approximately 6,291 km of roads were mechanically cleaned, 1,694 km of water was sprinkled, and 405 anti-smog guns were deployed. Over 12,000 tons of trash was removed during the period.
As part of vehicular pollution control, 7,023 challans were issued and the transport authorities diverted 65 diverted trucks via the Eastern and Western Peripheral Expressways and cleared 41 traffic bottlenecks. A total of 58 public complaints received through mobile applications and social media platforms were also resolved.
The government reiterated its determination to strengthen institutional capacity and bring in best-in-class scientific expertise to ensure sustainable clean air for the people of Delhi. Further details on the proposed cooperation and its implementation roadmap will be announced after formal deliberations. (Ani)
