“Instant Measures That Should Be Taken to Reduce Air Pollution in Delhi”



🚨 EMERGENCY AIR ACTION PLAN 



Immediate Steps (Impact within 24–72 hours)


1. VEHICLE & TRAFFIC CONTROL


Ban entry of heavy diesel trucks into Delhi.


Implement Odd–Even or even stronger restrictions.


Promote Work-From-Home for offices (govt + private).


Increase Delhi Metro frequency & bus fleets.


2. DUST & CONSTRUCTION CONTROL


Immediate shutdown of construction and demolition.


Deploy anti-smog guns, water tankers & road washing every 2 hours.


Fine violators for uncovered trucks and loose building material.


3. INDUSTRIAL & GENERATOR RESTRICTIONS


Close high-pollution industrial clusters (Bawana, Mundka, Wazirpur).


Ban diesel generators; shift to battery power (24/7 enforcement).


Inspect furnaces, kilns, metal units for emission violations.


4. POLLUTION HOTSPOT TREATMENT


Focus on top hotspots: Anand Vihar, Mundka, Punjab Bagh, Wazirpur, Jahangirpuri, Dwarka.


Increase smog gun deployment.


Road washing + targeted dust suppression.


Drone surveillance for burning & violations.


5. PUBLIC RESTRICTIONS & HEALTH SAFETY


Temporary closure of schools during severe spikes.


Strict ban on garbage burning & firecrackers (weddings included).


Real-time AQI alerts & public advisory for mask use (N95).


6. ENFORCEMENT TEAM ACTIVATION


Green Marshals deployed round the clock.


Drones + CCTV for real-time spotting of burning & construction dust.


24×7 complaint hotline linked to Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC).


🎯 Goal:


Reduce PM2.5 concentration by 20–35% within 48 hours during severe smog events.


✅  CITIZEN ACTION CHECKLIST (Shareable Poster)


“What You Can Do to Reduce Air Pollution TODAY”


🌍 FOR EVERY CITIZEN


Avoid using personal cars for 1–3 days; choose Metro/buses/carpool.


Completely avoid firecrackers (including wedding fireworks).


Do NOT burn leaves, garbage, plastic, or garden waste.


Keep construction materials covered; prevent dust at home sites.


Report open burning, dust or polluting vehicles to DPCC/Green Delhi app.


🏠 AT HOME


Use induction/clean cooking instead of coal/wood heaters.


Avoid diesel generators; use inverter/battery backup.


Keep doors & windows closed during peak smog hours (6–10 AM & 6–9 PM).


Use air purifiers or DIY purifiers (HEPA filter + fan).


Keep indoor plants (Areca Palm, Snake Plant, Money Plant).


🚗 IF YOU DRIVE


Avoid idling the engine.


Maintain tyre pressure (reduces fuel burning).


Carpool with neighbours for office/school.


Prefer CNG or EV vehicles for any urgent travel.


🧒 FOR STUDENTS & PARENTS


Reduce school drop-off traffic by carpooling.


Encourage online classes during severe AQI spikes.


Use N95 masks when outdoors.


🌿 COMMUNITY ACTION


Organize neighbourhood clean-up & dust control drives.


Plant micro-green barriers along roads/colonies.


Encourage societies to run only battery-based gensets.


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