Delhi Mayor Pravesh Wahi on Tuesday flagged off 12 multi-purpose vehicles equipped with anti-smog guns, water sprinklers and jetting systems to strengthen the Municipal Corporation of Delhi’s (MCD) efforts to control dust pollution and improve sanitation in the city.
The vehicles were flagged off from the MCD headquarters at Dr S P M Civic Centre. Each vehicle has a water tank capacity of 7,000 litres and is equipped to undertake multiple civic maintenance activities, including road washing, drain cleaning and public toilet maintenance, according to an official statement.
Wahi said the initiative was aimed at improving Delhi’s air quality through the use of modern machinery and strengthening measures to control dust pollution and maintain cleanliness.The vehicles would help suppress airborne dust particles generated by roads, construction activities and other sources, besides improving road cleaning and sanitation services, he said.
Apart from anti-smog guns and water sprinklers, the vehicles are fitted with jetting systems to clear blockages in small covered drains and culverts. They also have washing guns for cleaning public toilets, general washing and water spraying.The mayor said the MCD was working to improve civic amenities and provide residents with a cleaner environment.
The initiative, he added, reflected the civic body’s commitment to adopting modern technology for pollution control and sanitation.The vehicles will be operated under an Operation and Maintenance (O&M) model to ensure their proper functioning and regular upkeep.
Third-party inspection and quality checks through IIT Delhi have also been provided for, the statement said.Each vehicle costs Rs 35.06 lakh and has an estimated service life of 15 years, it added. Deputy Mayor Monika Pant, Standing Committee chairperson Satya Sharma, Leader of the House Jai Bhagwan Yadav, Vice-Chairperson of the Standing Committee Satyapal Singh, DEMS Committee chairperson Sandeep Kapoor, Education Committee chairperson Yogesh Verma, Additional Commissioner Arun Kumar Mishra and other senior MCD officials were present at the flag-off ceremony.
