Delhi Air Quality Improves Due to Coordinated, Science-based Government Actions
Delhi's AQI improved to 202 on November 5, 2025, marking a significant drop from previous years, attributed to coordinated, data-driven efforts by multiple agencies. Over 500 inspections targeted pollution sources, with stringent enforcement and large-scale dust control measures. Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa emphasized the importance of sustained government action and public participation to maintain cleaner air.
On November 5, 2025, Delhi recorded an AQI of 202, reflecting a notable improvement over past years when levels were significantly higher. This positive trend is credited to the city’s science-based, coordinated approach under Chief Minister Rekha Gupta’s leadership. Government agencies, including DPCC, MCD, NDMC, and others, conducted over 500 inspections in the last 24 hours, targeting construction sites, municipal waste locations, diesel generator sets, and commercial establishments. Immediate action was taken against violators of pollution control regulations. To tackle road dust and vehicular pollution, extensive mechanical sweeping, road watering, and anti-smog gun operations were deployed across the city. Enforcement teams issued thousands of vehicle challans, diverted trucks, addressed complaints, and inspected inter-state buses at Delhi’s borders. The government has intensified operations at pollution hotspots and lifted substantial amounts of construction and demolition waste. Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa highlighted the role of over 1,200 enforcement teams working continuously and called for citizen cooperation—urging people to avoid open garbage burning, use public transport, and keep vehicle pollution certificates updated. The minister stressed that maintaining cleaner air requires both rigorous government action and active public participation.
