New Delhi, Dec 7 (LatestNewsX) – To curb Delhi’s winter smog, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta rolled out electric heaters for the watchmen of several Resident Welfare Associations (RWAs) on Sunday, a move meant to replace the open‑fire candles that often spark thick, choking smoke. The CM confirmed that the government will keep employing such initiatives to keep the capital cleaner, safer, and free of pollution.
Rekha Gupta described the heaters as a clean, safe, and environmentally sound solution that will help advance the city’s fight against air‑quality woes. She stressed that Delhi is working with mission‑mode urgency to slash pollution levels.
The hand‑out took place at the Dilli Haat in Pitampura, using DSIIDC’s corporate social responsibility funds. She thanked Environment and Industries Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa and DSIIDC for their cooperation.
She pointed out that the routine lighting of small fires in winter remains a key source of Delhi’s haze, and the new heaters are expected to cut that smoke significantly. She also highlighted the city’s war‑like stance on air‑quality control.
The government has expanded road‑cleaning measures such as mechanical sweeps and water‑sprinkling, and has begun installing mist‑spray systems along power lines. A city‑wide dust‑control plan is in place, coupled with tighter restrictions on industrial emissions.
A major carpet‑covering project, covering roughly 1,400 km of road, is underway to keep dust from becoming airborne. Open burning of waste or firewood is now strictly banned, and gas connections are being offered to families who still depend on firewood for cooking.
Rekha Gupta noted that early results show better air‑quality indicators, but she said lasting improvement requires active citizen involvement. She urged RWAs, residents, and neighbourhood groups to immediately report any burning of wood, coal or refuse. Every person, she added, must play a vital role in this collective endeavor, as the task is shared between government and society.
During the event, Sirsa reaffirmed that under the CM’s leadership Delhi is leading a vigorous battle against pollution. He highlighted that, despite a 10 % rise in vehicle numbers and a 20 % uptick in construction activity this year, the city’s Air Quality Index has continued to trend downward and shows encouraging gains versus previous years.
The government has dismantled nearly 40 % of long‑standing waste piles, and much of the reclaimed land has been turned into green spaces—proof of the breadth of the pollution‑control strategy. Sirsa underscored that real change hinges on public participation and behavioural shifts, calling on citizens, contractors, and community organisations to embrace eco‑friendly practices and actively contribute to Delhi’s goal of becoming pollution‑free.
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