Delhi roads will be vacuum cleaned from April 1 to curb dust pollution

December 04, 2015 16:51

Delhi Chief Secy KK Sharma addresses a press conference on the Delhi government's schemes to curb pollution in the city. Highlights.

-- Vacuum cleaning of Delhi roads from April 1.
-- Dusty patches on sides of roads will be greened.
-- More metro and bus services.
-- Period of alternate day car use being decided but will likely be for 2-3 weeks for starters.
-- Govt to move petition to close the Dadri coal plant.
-- Euro 6 vehicles will be made OBLIGATORY from 2017.

Pic: PM Modi flags of the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan last year.

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