Noida's first smog tower becomes operational, will Delhi's air quality improve now?
The 20-meter-tall anti-smog tower, built at a cost of about Rs 3 crore, will cover an area of one square kilometre and help mitigate air pollution during the winter season.
Nov 18, 2021, 12:41 PM IST
Delhi residents beware! Pollution has started increasing, warns CM Kejriwal as air quality index reaches 171
"Pollution has started increasing. 09 Oct- AQI - 171 (0 to 50 - Good, 51 to 100 - Satisfactory, 101 to 200 - Moderate) PM10 - 197 (0 to 50 - Good, 51 to 100 - Satisfactory, 101 to 250 - Moderate) PM2.5 - 69 (0 to 30 - Good, 31 to 60 - Satisfactory, 61 to 90 - Moderate)," Kejriwal tweeted.
Oct 10, 2021, 07:11 AM IST
Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal unveils 10-point action plan to combat air pollution in winters
“We implemented graded response action plan in Delhi. We've formed 75 teams under anti dust campaign to review situation&penalise those flouting guidelines. We are studying impact of Delhi's smog tower and if result is good, then more towers will be installed,” said Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal.
Oct 04, 2021, 13:08 PM IST
India's first functional smog tower inaugurated near Anand Vihar metro station in Delhi
During the launch event on the occasion of 'International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies', Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav said it was experimental technology and its impact will be observed for two years.
Sep 08, 2021, 11:47 AM IST
Delhi steps up in fight against pollution with inauguration of novel Smog Tower: CM Arvind Kejriwal
Powered by 40 huge fans and 5000 filters, the tower is India’s first Smog Tower and will tremendously contribute in cleaning the air at public spaces.
Aug 23, 2021, 19:17 PM IST
Delhi gets India's first smog tower to combat pollution
"It's a new technology. We have imported it from the US. The structure will suck polluted air from above and release clean air from below," Delhi CM Kejriwal said.
Aug 23, 2021, 14:52 PM IST
Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal to inaugurate country's first smog tower on August 23
The smog tower, located at Baba Kharak Singh Marg, Connaught Place, will clean 1,000 cubic metres of air every second and reduce PM 2.5 and PM 10 levels in Delhi.
Aug 19, 2021, 20:17 PM IST
Delhi's first smog tower to be ready by August 15: Environment Minister Gopal Rai
It was supposed to be ready by June 15, but the minister said that the COVID-19 pandemic slowed down its construction work
Jun 10, 2021, 14:28 PM IST
