New Delhi: A new 24×7 command centre of Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) in Shastri Park has brought together AI-based analysis, live CCTV feeds, AQI data, GPS tracking of road-sweeping machines and field-team movements on a single platform to tackle air pollution in the city.
Launched by chief minister Rekha Gupta Thursday, Integrated Command and Control Centre (ICCC) will monitor more than 700 construction sites, identify pollution hotspots and violations, and trigger field action by 78 sub-division-level teams. More than 700 construction sites covering over 500 square metres will be monitored through AI and CCTV. Govt has also launched a Jan Suggestion portal to increase public participation in pollution control.
Described by Delhi govt as a “war room” for the winter months, the centre will integrate pollution data, complaints and field inspections to ensure quicker enforcement and measurable outcomes. ICCC will serve as the nerve centre of environmental action, not just a control room, CM said, adding that govt’s focus in tackling Delhi’s pollution challenge is not limited to monitoring. Environment minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa said the system would alert the department concerned and the site owner if PM10 levels rise at a construction site, allowing corrective actions. An official said additional cameras would be deployed to detect open waste and biomass burning.
The initiative is aimed at strengthening pollution control through technology and public participation and preventing the need for stringent measures such as GRAP Stage-IV. Residents can submit complaints, suggestions, information about pollution-related concerns and details of initiatives helping reduce pollution. “Its priority is to bring technology, data and field enforcement together to ensure prompt action. The core principle of the entire system is ‘detect, analyse, act, verify’ — identify the problem, analyse it, take immediate action and verify the outcome. ” The centre will provide a direct link between technology-based detection and field enforcement. Once a pollution hotspot is identified, the department concerned will be alerted, while the movement of field teams will be monitored through GPS-enabled vehicles. The system will also integrate field monitoring of road dust, open waste burning and construction activities. Local Vayudoot teams will identify pollution-causing activities, with their body cameras connected to the command centre to enable real-time monitoring of inspections and enforcement. DPCC officials inspecting industries and other polluting sites will also be required to use body cameras. The centre will also monitor all air quality index stations and analyse historical data to identify local causes and patterns of pollution. GPS-enabled mechanical road-sweeping machines will be tracked, including their location, routes, cleaning areas, distance covered and operating hours. The centre will have officials and staff working in shifts. Facilities, including a kitchen, pantry, mess and bunk beds, have been provided for round-the-clock operations.
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