The New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) has announced plans to install mist sprayers on electric poles as part of efforts to address air pollution. This initiative is aligned with the Ease of Living mission, a program under the government’s urban development agenda, Vice Chairperson Kuljeet Singh Chahal stated on Monday.
According to NDMC, the first phase will see the installation of 15 mist sprayers on electric poles along a 500-meter stretch of Lodhi Road. Each pole will have five nozzles, with six spray holes per nozzle, providing 30 spray points on each pole. The system is designed to use 81 liters of water per pole per hour. Four 5,000-liter capacity tanks will supply treated water from sewage treatment plants (STPs) to avoid the use of fresh water.
The project is expected to begin next year, with the first phase scheduled for completion within a defined timeline. Following its implementation on Lodhi Road, the NDMC plans to expand the project to other areas, including Shanti Path and Africa Avenue, before eventually rolling it out across the jurisdiction.
The NDMC has also deployed Mechanical Road Sweepers (MRS) equipped with GPS tracking to manage road cleaning, with real-time monitoring conducted at the Smart City Integrated Command and Control Centre. Other pollution control measures include the procurement of anti-smog guns and mist spray machines to mitigate dust and particulate matter.
Additionally, water tankers ranging from 5,000 to 10,000 liters in capacity are used for watering roadside greenery, employing treated water to conserve fresh resources. Tree plantation drives and dust control measures at construction sites are also part of NDMC’s efforts to improve air quality.
Chahal reaffirmed NDMC’s commitment to introducing sustainable pollution control strategies to address environmental challenges.