Delhi’s skies are clearing up, thanks to the BJP government’s determined 11-month battle against pollution, claims prominent party spokesperson Manjinder Singh Sirsa. In an exclusive interview, Sirsa detailed how targeted interventions have transformed the pollution narrative from crisis to control.
From mandating BS-VI compliant fuels nationwide to launching the Green Delhi movement, the administration has rolled out over 200 policy measures. Sirsa spotlighted the Graded Response Action Plan’s enhanced implementation, which activated real-time monitoring and swift shutdowns of non-compliant factories.
Agricultural pollution, a perennial Delhi winter woe, saw innovative solutions like bio-decomposer promotion for stubble, cutting farm fires dramatically. Urban greening efforts planted 10 million trees, creating green lungs in concrete jungles.
Public transport upgrades, including 5,000 new CNG buses and metro expansions, have slashed vehicular emissions. Sirsa shared before-and-after AQI charts, revealing winter peaks now moderated significantly.
Addressing skepticism, he noted independent audits confirming the reductions, with WHO parameters showing improvement. ‘We’ve invested Rs 15,000 crore in these initiatives—results speak louder than promises,’ Sirsa stated.
Looking ahead, the government plans AI-driven pollution forecasting and stricter construction dust controls. Sirsa called for a united front: ‘Pollution knows no party lines; let’s build on this momentum for a healthier India.’
Residents are noticing the change, with fewer smog-related school closures and improved outdoor activities. This progress underscores BJP’s proactive environmental stance ahead of upcoming electoral battles.
