Delhi Cabinet has approved mechnized cleaning of roads. Wasn't this one of the asks in some circle? what is implementation timeline?
Delhi Cabinet had recently approved a proposal to carry out vacuum cleaning of roads, aimed at bringing down the level of dust kicked up during sanitation routines that contribute a lot to air pollution, especially during the summers.
Vacuum cleaning is expected to kick in from April. The decision, part of a series of measures announced by the government along with the odd-even car rationing formula, was approved by the Cabinet on Wednesday authorising the Public Works Department to switch to the advanced method of cleaning.
During winter, vehicles contribute up to 25 per cent of PM 2.5 emissions, while 26 per cent comes from biomass burning.
At present, roads in the city are manually sweeped which adds to rising levels of air pollution, since fine particles are kicked up during sweeping and remained suspended on the surface thereafter.
"The dust gathered on roads due to improper or non- cleaning of roads is compounded further by lakhs of vehicles running on Delhi roads," the government said.
"In view of the existing situation, the cabinet approved the proposal authorising PWD to carry out mechanised sweeping of PWD roads to begin with, and introduce Mechanised Stack Parking System on PWD roads. The expenditure for this work shall be borne under the capital head of Roads and Bridges," it said.
An IIT-Kanpur study has identified trucks and road dust as the major polluters of Delhi's air quality with the former contributing up to 38 per cent of PM 2.5 (particulate matter less than 2.5 microns).
During winter, vehicles contribute up to 25 per cent of PM 2.5 emissions, while 26 per cent comes from biomass burning.
During summer, coal and flyash contribute to 26 per cent of PM 2.5, soil and road dust 27 per cent, biomass burning 12 per cent, while vehicles contribute 9 per cent as per the report. more
Delhi Cabinet had recently approved a proposal to carry out vacuum cleaning of roads, aimed at bringing down the level of dust kicked up during sanitation routines that contribute a lot to air pollution, especially during the summers.
Vacuum cleaning is expected to kick in from April. The decision, part of a series of measures announced by the government along with the odd-even car rationing formula, was approved by the Cabinet on Wednesday authorising the Public Works Department to switch to the advanced method of cleaning.
During winter, vehicles contribute up to 25 per cent of PM 2.5 emissions, while 26 per cent comes from biomass burning.
At present, roads in the city are manually sweeped which adds to rising levels of air pollution, since fine particles are kicked up during sweeping and remained suspended on the surface thereafter.
"The dust gathered on roads due to improper or non- cleaning of roads is compounded further by lakhs of vehicles running on Delhi roads," the government said.
"In view of the existing situation, the cabinet approved the proposal authorising PWD to carry out mechanised sweeping of PWD roads to begin with, and introduce Mechanised Stack Parking System on PWD roads. The expenditure for this work shall be borne under the capital head of Roads and Bridges," it said.
An IIT-Kanpur study has identified trucks and road dust as the major polluters of Delhi's air quality with the former contributing up to 38 per cent of PM 2.5 (particulate matter less than 2.5 microns).
During winter, vehicles contribute up to 25 per cent of PM 2.5 emissions, while 26 per cent comes from biomass burning.
During summer, coal and flyash contribute to 26 per cent of PM 2.5, soil and road dust 27 per cent, biomass burning 12 per cent, while vehicles contribute 9 per cent as per the report. more
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Dear Subhash Sharmaji, Sir, can u recollect those days when Rajiv Gandhi introduced computerized tkt booking in railways & some other services in railways, against all the oppositions. Now can u imagine today, tkt booking manually, without computer. And i think nt a single rail employee was fired, as there were apprehensions earlier. more
Mar 06
Once implemented, I think each one of us can share our bit by keeping any eye on how well and when this work is being done by the workers so that the scheme is carried on. more
Mar 05
Gr8. This is much needed on Delhi Roads though a big task but manageable with strong will and support by the public. more
Mar 05
great move. maintenance of these machines is important, since thats an area which keeps these things to keep working. Besides, how will they dispose off the collected dust, particles etc is also important. Whats the plan for that? Great move by govt to start this. This should be highly supported by delhi people and i hope for its great implementation. more
Mar 03
