NDMC’s Green Initiative for Viksit Bharat@2047: Second Phase of Mist Sprayer Project launched at Shanti Path and Africa Avenue – Kuljeet Singh Chahal

Third phase to cover 24 major roads in NDMC area at a cost of ?15 crore 

Fourth phase to extend the Mist Sprayer System in prominent market - Khan Market and Connaught Place 

With the aim of controlling air pollution and promoting environmental protection, the New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) has launched the second phase of the “Mist Sprayer Project” in key areas such as Shanti Path and Africa Avenue, following the successful completion of the first phase at Lodhi Road.

NDMC Vice Chairperson Shri Kuljeet Singh Chahal stated that this initiative is inspired by the vision of Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s “Viksit Bharat@2047” and represents another strong step towards keeping the NDMC area clean, green, and pollution-free.

Shri Chahal said that the Air Quality Index (AQI) in Delhi-NCR continues to remain in the “very poor” category, with several areas falling under the red zone. Considering the gravity of the situation, NDMC has launched a special pollution control campaign focused on dust suppression, smog reduction, greenery enhancement, and public participation. He emphasized that this initiative is an important step towards providing citizens with a cleaner and healthier environment.

He explained that mist sprayers installed on electric poles spray fine water droplets into the air, helping dust and pollutants settle and thereby improving air quality. The system has proven highly effective in densely populated and high-traffic areas. These sprayers also aid in maintaining roadside plants and help conserve water through the use of treated water.

He informed that the first phase of the project was implemented on Lodhi Road, where 15 mist sprayers were installed across a 500-meter stretch at an approximate cost of ?34 lakh. The initiative received positive feedback from both citizens and experts. Encouraged by this success, the second phase has now been launched at Shanti Path and Africa Avenue, with plans to expand the system across the NDMC area in the coming months. He added that in the next phase, mist sprayers will be installed on 24 major roads of the Council area at an estimated cost of ?15 crore. Additionally, the system will be extended to Connaught Place (Inner and Outer Circles) and Khan Market.

At Africa Avenue, 30 electric poles have been equipped with sprayers along an 850-meter stretch. Each pole has 5 nozzles, and each nozzle has 6 tiny holes, enabling 30 spray points per pole. Every pole uses approximately 84 liters of treated water per hour, supported by four 5,000-liter storage tanks. A similar setup has been installed along a 900-meter stretch of Shanti Path with 32 poles, and both locations are now fully operational and performing effectively.

Shri Chahal mentioned that NDMC has already implemented several modern pollution control measures. GPS-enabled Mechanical Road Sweepers are deployed for road cleaning and monitored through the Smart City Integrated Command and Control Centre (ICCC). Additionally, anti-smog guns and mist spray machines are regularly used. To water roadside plants, treated water tankers with 5,000–10,000 liters capacity are utilized to prevent wastage of fresh water.

NDMC regularly conducts tree plantation drives and enforces measures like maintenance of roadside green belts, regular watering, and strict dust control at construction sites. All these efforts align with Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s vision of a Clean, Green, and Balanced India.

Shri Chahal said, “Team NDMC is inspired by Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s Viksit Bharat@2047 mission. We take pride in the fact that nearly 50% of New Delhi’s area is green. While the residential population of New Delhi is comparatively low, lakhs of people visit the area daily. Therefore, our commitment is to adopt the highest standards of environmental sustainability, implement effective pollution control measures, and continuously enhance the quality of life for citizens.”

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