Delhi's Rekha Gupta Govt Launches 6 New Air Quality Monitoring Stations, Flags Off ‘Vayu Rakshak’ Fleet

The Delhi government under Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has taken a significant step towards strengthening air pollution control in the national capital, reaffirming its commitment to tackle the issue throughout the year and not just during the winter months.

As part of this initiative, the government on Monday launched six new Continuous Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Systems (CAAQMS) and flagged off the 'Vayu Rakshak' fleet, aimed at improving real-time monitoring and on-ground enforcement across the city. The move is expected to enhance Delhi's ability to track pollution levels accurately and take timely, data-driven action.

The newly commissioned monitoring stations have been set up at Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), NSUT West Campus, CWG Akshardham, SBV Delhi Cantt, and SPM Talkatora Garden. With these additions, the total number of air quality monitoring systems in Delhi has increased to 46, providing wider coverage and more precise assessment of pollution across different regions.

Officials said the expanded network will help authorities identify pollution hotspots more effectively and design targeted interventions based on scientific data. Complementing this effort, the 'Vayu Rakshak' fleet will operate in various neighbourhoods to monitor air quality, check violations and support pollution control measures at the ground level.

Addressing the initiative, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta emphasised that protecting public health remains a top priority for her government. She said clean air is a fundamental right of every resident of Delhi and assured that sustained, year-round efforts would continue to improve the city's air quality.

The event was attended by cabinet colleague Manjinder Singh Sirsa and other senior officials, reflecting the government's coordinated approach to environmental governance. The latest measures are being seen as a forward-looking step towards a cleaner and healthier Delhi, underlining the Rekha Gupta government's focus on long-term and sustainable solutions to air pollution.