New Delhi, Feb 14 (UNI) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Saturday inaugurated 120 mist spray systems installed by GMR Group at the premises of Indira Gandhi International Airport, as part of measures to combat air pollution in the Capital.
Addressing the gathering, Gupta said the Delhi Government is working scientifically on short-term, mid-term and long-term strategies to tackle pollution.
She noted that mist spray systems have already been installed on major roads across the city and at 143 elevated Metro stations.
The Chief Minister added that the real-time air quality monitoring network has been expanded to 46 Metro stations, making it the largest such network in any city in the country.
Under the ‘Vayu Rakshak’ initiative, strict compliance with pollution control norms is also being ensured, she said.
Describing IGI Airport as one of the busiest airports in the National Capital Region, Gupta said it is expected to surpass the 100 million passenger mark in the coming years and emerge as the world’s fifth-largest airport.
The newly installed mist systems, she said, will provide passengers with improved air quality and enhance the environmental image of the Capital.
Thanking GMR Group for the initiative, the Chief Minister said the project reflects social responsibility and a spirit of nation-building.
She added that when government and private institutions work with a shared vision, the pace of development accelerates. The mist system at the airport will be expanded to 600 poles in the future to further strengthen dust control measures.
Gupta also outlined the government’s broader environmental roadmap, stating that Delhi aims to fully electrify its public bus fleet by 2029, expand the Metro network, develop EV charging infrastructure, deploy over 1,000 water sprinklers across the city, and implement AI-based dust monitoring at construction sites.
She reiterated that advancing Delhi on the path of clean air, green transport and sustainable growth remains a top priority, adding that sustained efforts will continue to make the city one of the most liveable in the country.
