In an attempt to preserve the pristine glory of the Golden Temple here, the Punjab Government will set up Air Control Monitoring Station at a cost of Rs 1.5 crore in Temple to keep atmosphere hygienic and free from all kinds of pollution.
Deputy Commissioner Amritsar, Ravi Bhagat said that ‘Air Control Monitoring Station’ would enormously help curb pollution around the Golden Temple and save the Gold Plating of sanctum Sanctorum of the Golden Temple (Harmandhar Sahib).
Bhagat said that all the commercial and private vehicles which were more than fifteen years old and three wheelers more than ten years old would not be allowed to go inside the walled city, particularly around the Golden Temple, forthwith to save and ensure the old grandeur and pristine glory of the historic Golden Temple.
He said even diesel operated electric generators would not be allowed near and around the Golden Temple. To facilitate the visiting devotees to reach Golden Temple from outer city, Battery Operated vehicles have been launched and its strength would be enhanced as per the requirement.