Rekha Gupta Unveils ‘Made In India’ Anti-Pollution Push With Smart Air Purifiers Across Delhi
Delhi pollution control efforts are shifting from seasonal drives to a year-round push. The government is speeding up a new strategy that targets pollution where it starts. As part of this plan, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta inspected “Made in India” air purification systems with Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa and MLA Harish Khurana.
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Officials say the focus is no longer on only tracking pollution levels. The new approach aims to curb emissions right at major sources. These systems have been installed mainly in parts of Delhi that see heavy traffic, thick dust and frequent smog, so that impact is felt where air quality is worst.
Delhi pollution air purification systems and smart air managementOn Sat Guru Ram Singh Marg, 21 STR 101 filterless air purifiers are now in operation. The STR 101 does not use regular filters and can clean itself automatically. Government data states that this system tackles smoke, dust, PM 2.5, PM 10 and other harmful particles by treating nearly 3 lakh litres of air every hour.
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The administration describes the STR 101 network as a “smart air management system”. The aim is to offer continuous local air improvement, rather than short-term relief drives. By staying active through the year on a busy corridor, officials expect more stable air quality trends over time in that stretch of the city.
Delhi pollution air purification systems targeting vehicle emissionsNear the Kirti Nagar Fire Station, the PAWAN III pollution control device has been set up with a specific focus on vehicle emissions. The system is built to capture and treat pollution as it comes directly from road traffic. Field trials showed around 29 percent reduction in particulate pollution when PAWAN III operated on-site.
This performance supports the government’s stress on a “source control model”. Instead of cleaning only the wider environment, the technology tries to catch pollutants at the moment they exit vehicles. The authorities argue that this targeted capture can reduce overall particulate load more efficiently in dense urban zones.
Delhi has also introduced what is being described as the country’s first “zero-emission moving anti-smog system”. This electric vehicle-based anti-smog gun currently operates in Kirti Nagar and Mayapuri. It is designed to move along roads, reduce flying dust, lower pollution levels and create travelling “clean air corridor” sections that can also improve visibility.
| Device | Location | Main Function | Key Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| STR 101 | Sat Guru Ram Singh Marg | Filterless air cleaning | Treats about 3 lakh litres of air per hour |
| PAWAN III | Near Kirti Nagar Fire Station | Vehicle emission control | About 29% cut in particulate pollution in trials |
| Moving Anti-Smog System | Kirti Nagar, Mayapuri | Mobile dust and smog control | EV-based, creates 'Clean Air Corridor' |
Through these three different systems, authorities are trying to handle Delhi pollution both at fixed spots and while moving. The government’s position is that focusing on “Made in India” technology and direct source control can help keep the capital’s air cleaner across seasons, not just during peak winter smog episodes.
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