To beat pollution, Delhi Metro adds 40 extra trips — more coming if AQI worsens

“The move is aimed at encouraging people to use the Metro instead of their own vehicles and help mitigate the deteriorating air quality in the capital city as a collective responsibility,” the spokesperson said.

Earlier in the day, Kumar inspected a section of the under-construction Krishna Park Extension–R K Ashram Marg corridor to assess the preparedness of Delhi Metro construction sites for the implementation of GRAP measures. He visited the Ashok Vihar and Derawal Nagar sites along with senior officials from the civil and environment departments and reviewed steps taken to prevent dust pollution.

DMRC officials said regular water sprinkling, wheel washing of site vehicles before entering city roads, proper covering of construction material, and recycling of construction and demolition waste have been made mandatory. Around 82 anti-smog guns have been deployed across sites, with more to be added as needed.

“DMRC was the first construction agency in the NCR to deploy anti-smog guns much before their use was mandated by the government,” the corporation said, adding that inspections by the environment department have been intensified to ensure full compliance with pollution control guidelines.

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