New Delhi [India], June 10 (ANI): The national capital is all set to get its first smog tower by August 15, Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai said on Thursday, adding that its construction had been delayed due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
The smog tower is government s attempt to bring the hazardous pollution levels under control (File)
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The national capital is all set to get its first smog tower by August 15, Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai said on Thursday, adding that its construction had been delayed due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
The 25-meter structure will address 10 points, ranging from dust pollution, vehicle pollution to pollution caused by stubble burning in neighbouring areas. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, construction work of the tower was slowed down at Cannaught Place. We expect it to be complete by August 15. After that, we will analyse its impact. Another one is being made in Anand Vihar by Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). If the project becomes successful then more such towers will be built in Delhi, Rai said.
New Delhi [India], June 4 (ANI): Ahead of World Environment Day, Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai on Friday directed agencies to complete the ongoing third-party audit of tree plantation work and submit a report at the earliest to ensure transparency and monitoring of the plantation work.
The Delhi government announced on Wednesday that it will start a tree plantation drive in the national capital from June 5 on the occasion of the World Environment Day.Making the announcement, Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai said the .