Mist in the Air, Vision on the Ground: Minister Manjinder Singh Reviews high-tech Automatic Mist Systems to Tackle Delhi’s Air Pollution

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New Delhi, 20th June: Hon’ble Minister for Environment Manjinder Singh Sirsa today conducted an on-ground inspection of the Automatic Misting System installed along Lodhi Road. Designed to suppress dust particles and reduce carbon emissions, these high-pressure mist sprayers are now operational not only in central Delhi but also on DDA-maintained roads in Dwarka, expanding the city’s anti-pollution footprint to both core and outer zones.

Speaking at the site, the Hon’ble Minister said, “Delhi is transforming. We are deploying bold, data-driven, and technology-backed solutions to fight air pollution. The Automatic Misting System is one such innovation that will become a benchmark for other states. With sustained efforts, the dream of Hon’ble PM Shri Narendra Modi to build a Viksit Delhi is becoming a reality under the leadership of our Hon’ble CM Smt. Rekha Gupta.”

The Lodhi Road project, now completed, spans 560 meters and includes 15 poles, each fitted with 30 high-pressure brass and stainless-steel misting nozzles. These nozzles operate at 40 BAR pressure, delivering ultra-fine mist at a rate of 2.8 LPH per nozzle. Supported by a 10 HP misting pump, the system includes SS pipelines, RO units, PVC tanks, a control panel, and a dedicated pump room — all completed at a total cost of ₹34 lakh.

In addition to Lodhi Road and Dwarka, similar installations are under execution at Africa Avenue (850 meters, 30 poles) and Shanti Path (900 meters, 30 poles). The next phases will cover over 25 major roads which are prone to air pollution, including Bhawandas Road, Tilak Marg, Zakir Hussain Marg, Shahjahan Road, Ashoka Road, Hanuman Mandir, Khan Market, and more, the Hon’ble Minister informed.

He further explained that the government’s broader strategy includes the year-round deployment of 1,000 water sprinklers, 140 anti-smog guns, 200 mechanical road sweepers, 70 electric litter pickers, and 38 water tankers. Monitoring is ensured through GPS, camera sensors, and centralised dashboards. All commercial high-rise buildings above 3,000 sq. meters — including malls and hotels — have been directed to install rooftop anti-smog guns. AI-driven tools are also being used to monitor compliance in C&D sites.

“The people of Delhi haven’t forgotten how previous governments looted public resources and left the city choking in neglect. They did nothing beyond false promises and photo-ops. Today, under our triple-engine government, Delhi is witnessing real, measurable change. We are investing in science, technology, and infrastructure, not scams. This is not just a new government, it’s a new era of accountability and action.”

With these multi-layered interventions, the Automatic Misting System stands as a visible and impactful component of Delhi’s clean-air mission — an ambitious, technology-led transformation aimed at setting a model for urban environmental governance across India.