Delhi's air quality under close watch, 6 monitoring stations to provide real-time data to the capital:

News Topical, Digital Desk : In response to the rising air pollution in Delhi, the state government has taken a major step. Under the leadership of Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, the government is now installing six new high-tech air quality monitoring stations in the capital. These stations will be operational by January 15, 2026. Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa, making the official announcement, said this will further strengthen air quality monitoring in Delhi and provide the government with accurate, 24-hour information on the situation.

New monitoring stations will be set up in 6 important areas of Delhi.

These 6 stations are being installed in important educational and institutional areas of Delhi.

Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU)
Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU)
ISRO Earth Station, Malcha Mahal
Delhi Cantt
Commonwealth Sports Complex
Netaji Subhas University of Technology (West Campus)

These locations have been chosen to provide detailed and accurate air quality data for South, Central and South-West Delhi.

Real-time information will be available from high-tech machines

State-of-the-art machines are being installed at each station that will continuously measure hazardous pollutants like PM2.5, PM10, SO₂, NOₓ, CO₂, O₃, NH₃ and BTEX.

Additionally, data related to wind speed, direction, temperature, humidity, rainfall, and sunlight will also be recorded. All this data will be sent to the DPCC and CPCB in real time. Air quality will also be continuously displayed on electronic display boards installed in surrounding areas, so people can quickly understand the situation.

Emphasis on increasing monitoring capacity and stricter rules

Delhi has been grappling with the challenge of pollution for a long time. This is why experts believe that controlling pollution is difficult without accurate data. Government agencies can only take swift action when they receive timely, accurate information. Environment Minister Sirsa stated that the fight against pollution is strengthened only when the city receives complete and accurate information. The new stations will significantly increase Delhi's monitoring capabilities. The government has selected an experienced technology company to supply, install, operate, and maintain these stations for the next 10 years. The company will be responsible for prompt repair of any malfunctions, regular servicing, and maintaining the quality of the data. The government has also clarified that the quality of data coming from the stations cannot be less than 90%. If this happens, the company will be penalized.

The government says this move will further strengthen larger initiatives such as promoting clean fuels, improving waste management, electric vehicles, stricter industrial monitoring, and controlling construction pollution. Finally, Minister Sirsa said Delhi is moving rapidly towards a long-term solution.