New Delhi: An integrated command and control Centre has been proposed in the 2025-26 Delhi budget, presented by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Tuesday, for real-time monitoring of air quality, water pollution, noise levels, and waste management.
Presenting the 2025-26 Budget in the Delhi Assembly, Gupta announced an allocation of Rs 506 crore for the environment and forest departments.
A sum of Rs 300 crore has been earmarked for “Pollution Control and Emergency Measures” to implement eco-friendly reforms and Rs 20 crore under the “Delhi Parks and Garden Society” scheme to support RWAs, NGOs, and other organizations in greening parks and public spaces.
Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said that all the steps are aimed at making the national capital cleaner and healthier. Gupta emphasised that making Delhi pollution-free was the city government’s top priority
Here are the major steps that will be taken to curb pollution in the city
- The entire ring road will be made dust-free, promised Gupta: As part of the plan, the entire Ring Road will undergo regular mechanized sweeping and water sprinkling to prevent dust buildup.
- Special directives were issued to MCD and PWD to run a special campaign.
- To further tackle pollution, the Municipal Corporation of Delhi, public works department, Delhi Development Authority, and other road-owning agencies have been instructed to plant trees along roads and central verges for creating green belts.
- Instructions have been given to traffic police and concerned departments to remove congestion during traffic movement on about 250 roads of Delhi, prone to regular jams.
- Real-time monitoring of public buses and implementation of the route rationalization plan to take place.
- Government departments, alongside the Delhi Traffic Police, will investigate the causes and implement improved systems at key intersections to ensure smoother vehicle movement.
- Strict PUC (Pollution Under Control) checks to be conducted.
In a push to strengthen public transport in the city, Gupta also announced the rollout of the Delhi Transport Corporation’s route rationalization plan.
The initiative aims to improve bus frequency, reduce travel time and encourage people to shift from private vehicles to public transport. A control room is also being set up for real-time bus monitoring.
“The Delhi government is fully committed to this mission. By developing green corridors, controlling dust, managing traffic better and enhancing public transport, we aim to make Delhi a clean, pollution-free city.” the statement quoted the Delhi CM as saying.
