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The Arvind Kejriwal-led AAP government is planning to bring to use an anti-smog gun meant to combat the air pollution menace in the national capital. The fog cannon was tried and tested during a pilot project conducted in Anand Vihar on Monday, December 18. This anti-smog gun is a part of Delhi's all-new 'air action plan' which also includes other measures such as conversion of two-wheelers into electric vehicles and the banning of diesel generators. According to The Indian Express, the plan was initially presented to Lieutenant Governor Anil Baijal last week, the follow-up meeting of which took place at his office on Monday. This water cannon has been inspired by the Chinese government who have used a similar machine with some success.
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The review of the anti-smog gun took place on Monday, December 18, in presence of Deputy CM Manish Sisodia and Environment Minister Imran Hussain at the Delhi Secretariat. (Twitter/AAPDelhi)
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The machine is expected to reduce the air pollution prevailing in Delhi by binding dust and other particulate matter and bringing them down to level zero. (Twitter/AAPDelhi)
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This move has come into action by looking at major reasons behind pollution in the city which are transport, industry, road dust and fugitive emissions. (Twitter/AAPDelhi)
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According to IE, the AAP government is also planning to introduce an incentive scheme for public transport which may include converting mini buses to electric vehicles. (Twitter/AAP)
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The 'air action plan' has already come into implementation through the deployment of environment marshalls. As reported by IE, seven teams of environment marshals have been deployed across the city. (Twitter/AAPDelhi)
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