The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change announced on 13 October 2026 that Union Minister Shri Bhupender Yadav and Delhi CM Smt. Rekha Gupta reviewed pollution mitigation at the Anand Vihar hotspot. They inaugurated 13 new Continuous Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Stations (CAAQMS), increasing Delhi's network to 60 stations, and flagged off 150 electric buses. Public EV charging stations were also opened at five locations to support clean mobility. These measures, including a new AI-enabled Integrated Command and Control Centre, aim to provide real-time air quality data and reduce urban emissions.
Key points
- 150 new electric buses flagged off at Swami Vivekanand ISBT, Anand Vihar
- 13 new air quality monitoring stations added, bringing the total in Delhi to 60
- Public EV charging stations inaugurated at 5 locations: ISBT Anand Vihar, Nand Nagri, Rohini Sector-37, Nangloi, and Keshopur
- New AI-enabled Integrated Command and Control Centre (ICCC) at Shastri Park for real-time pollution monitoring
- Air quality monitoring grid expanded to one station per 25 sq km in Delhi
When it applies
- Review of air pollution mitigation and inauguration of EV stations, buses, and monitoring stations
Who it affects
- residents of Delhi