In order to combat with harmful pollutants in city air, the Delhi Government on Friday began the trial of anti-pollution towers. The function of anti-pollution towers is to absorb Suspended Particulate Matters (SPMs) and release clean air back in to atmosphere.
“The Delhi Government has initiated the testing of anti-pollution towers at Indraprastha Marg Flyover, ITO, on pilot basis for demonstrating its effectiveness in reduction of PM 2.5, PM 10 and other suspended particulate matter in the air,” the Delhi Government said in their official statement.
If found successful, the Government would install the “anti-pollution towers” at other locations in the city, especially at busy traffic intersections, to curb air pollution, the statement said.
Environment Minister Imran Hussain said, “The performance of the towers will be monitored and the results will be evaluated for analysing their utility. Technology is the only way forward for finding ways to control air pollution in the national Capital.”
Meanwhile on Friday, values of harmful pollutants recorded Moderate. The average concentration of pollutants was recorded 196 and 72 Microgram per cubic metre on National Air Quality Index (NAQI).
However, Punjbai Bagh, Anand Vihar and RK Puram were the areas where values of NO and SO recorded higher, levels of carcinogenic element Benzene also recorded high.
The air quality in India's national Capital had remained 'very poor' during November and December last year, with toxic smog disrupting normal life and even an international cricket match.