Delhi has witnessed consistent improvement in air quality this winter season.
The city’s Air Quality Index (AQI) on 4th November 2025 stood at 291, compared to 381 in 2024, 415 in 2023, 447 in 2022, 382 in 2021, 343 in 2020, and 407 in 2019 — marking an improved AQI for this date in seven years.
Despite geographical challenges, Parali burning in neighbouring states, construction activities, increased vehicle registrations, and the ‘Green Diwali’ celebrations, Delhi has seen better air quality compared to previous years through consistent and scientific interventions.
Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa said, “The year-on-year comparison data reflects the that our sustained and coordinated pollution control strategy is effective. The government under Chief Minister Smt. Rekha Gupta is working tirelessly to ensure that every citizen breathes cleaner air. We are working to gain momentum and intensify pollution efforts through year-round planning, teamwork, and commitment.”
He added, “We are aware that the winter period is a crucial phase for Delhi due to weather and external factors. Yet, our teams on the ground are showing exceptional dedication. The results clearly show that when monitoring, enforcement, and dust control go hand in hand, Delhi can and will perform better.”
The Environment Department has issued directions to all agencies to further intensify dust mitigation efforts across the city. This includes enhanced misting and sprinkling operations, mechanical road cleaning, regular garbage collection, and tight checks on construction dust and open burning. Over 1,200 enforcement teams including 443 teams against open waste burning, 378 teams for dust control, and 578 teams for vehicular pollution control. These teams are patrolling day and night across ward and industrial areas to ensure strict prevention of open burning incidents.
The Minister also stated, “We are continuing large-scale deployment of 390 anti-smog guns, 280 water sprinklers, and 76 mechanical sweepers. Regular vehicular pollution checks are being conducted to control tailpipe emissions. All agencies are working in coordination to maintain this improving trend through the winter.”
He further emphasized that the Delhi government’s Winter Action Plan is not limited to enforcement but focuses on long-term behavioural change and cleaner infrastructure. “Our aim is to make this improvement permanent — to ensure that Delhi’s air remains progressively better each year,” He added.
Civic Action (Past 24Hrs)
- No. of C&D sites <500SQM Plot area physically inspected 258
- Length of Road mechanically swept (in Kms) 2300 Kms
- No. of Inspections carried out-for illegal dumping sites 219
- No. of challans issued for Vehicular Pollution 7580
- No. of Non-destined trucks to Delhi, diverted through Eastern & Western Peripeheral – 91
- No. of complaints (app and social media) addressed and resolved – 341
- Number of Inter-State buses checked & stopped at Delhi boarder – 105
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