In a bold push to reclaim Delhi’s air and dignity, Urban Development Minister Ashish Sood inspected the towering Bhalswa Landfill—one of the capital’s most visible symbols of urban neglect—and ordered immediate action to flatten the “garbage mountain.”
- 6 anti-smog guns and 12 water sprinklers will be deployed without delay to suppress dust and toxic emissions.
- Bhalswa will now be officially marked as a “pollution hotspot” to ensure focused monitoring and rapid mitigation.
- A drone survey has been commissioned to map remaining waste and fast-track its removal.
- With over 6.8 million MT of waste already biomined, the government is accelerating efforts to process the remaining 4 million MT.
- A new 10-acre wet waste processing facility will begin operations by December 2025.
Fire prevention, odour control, and daily waste processing are now top priorities to protect nearby communities like Badli, Jahangirpuri, and Shalimar Bagh.
Sood emphasized that Delhi’s fight against pollution is not just about machines and metrics—it’s about restoring breathable air, civic pride, and environmental justice for every citizen.
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