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India’s Union Environment Ministry Bhupender Yadav has a review meeting with the Delhi government to speed up air pollution control measures ahead of the winter season, when pollution levels in the capital usually rise sharply. 

The meeting focused on road dust, vehicle emissions, waste management and industrial pollution across Delhi-NCR. Officials reviewed progress on projects linked to cleaner transport, mechanized road cleaning and construction waste management.

Road Dust And Transport Among Key Concerns

The ministry asked authorities to complete pending road redevelopment projects by October 2026. Officials were also directed to expand roadside greening and improve coordination with research agencies including the Central Road Research Institute and the School of Planning and Architecture.

The government plans to deploy 78 mechanized road sweeping machines and 1,000 litter pickers by September 2026. Authorities said deep road cleaning and dust suppression remain critical because road dust is one of Delhi’s largest sources of particulate pollution.

The review also highlighted the need for more electric buses and expanded EV charging infrastructure. Officials discussed improving Delhi Metro connectivity and last-mile transport systems to reduce dependence on private vehicles. The ministry further proposed the development of 15 signal-free corridors to reduce congestion and vehicle idling emissions.