New Delhi, Dec 9 (UNI) In yet another step towards controlling air pollution in Delhi, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has urged hotel and restaurant owners to install mist spray systems on the rooftops of their establishments.
The CM has said that this system would not only help effectively reduce pollution but also significantly lower water consumption.
She added that if large establishments such as hotels and restaurants adopt modern technologies like mist spray systems, the government will extend full support to them.
The Chief Minister made this appeal on Wednesday at the inauguration of the ‘Viksit Delhi – Viksit Tourism & Hospitality’ summit.
The summit was organised by associations connected with the hotel and restaurant industry.
The CM stated that the government is continuously taking effective measures to combat rising pollution, and participation from the private sector has now become essential.
She added that if large establishments such as hotels and restaurants adopt modern technologies like mist fogging, it will greatly help improve the air quality in the capital.
The CM said mist spray systems have already been introduced in some key areas of Delhi, and there are plans to expand them to other regions as well.
Gupta has said that the Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) currently requires every high-rise building to install anti-smog guns.
However, complaints have surfaced that these guns are expensive, very heavy, occupy a large space, and consume excessive water.
She said that the government is keen for large buildings to adopt mist spray systems, which have the added benefit of operating effectively in all directions.
The water sprayed through this system is also considered environmentally friendly for plants and trees.
The CM said the government will amend DPCC regulations so that high-rise building owners do not face increased financial burden, while ensuring effective control over pollution in Delhi.
She emphasised the government aims to develop Delhi as a clean, green and environmentally sensitive capital that offers a pollution-free atmosphere for tourists from across the country and around the world.
The CM said that this summit represents Delhi’s new journey, with the prime goal of developing the capital as an “International Tourism and Hospitality Capital”.
She added that Delhi is not only the capital of India, but also the finest blend of cultural heritage, history, cuisine and modernity.
“We must bring it into the league of the world’s best tourist destinations,” she said.
The hotel and restaurant industry welcomed the CM’s initiative and agreed to adopt the mist fogging technology.
Representatives of hotel associations said that they wish to participate in the government’s efforts towards environmental protection and will implement this system in a phased manner across their establishments.
