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Delhi Launches 24/7 Control Room to Combat Pollution, Monitor Construction Sites
- •Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta inaugurated the Integrated Command and Control Centre (ICCC) to monitor pollution sources, especially at construction sites.
- •The ICCC will oversee mechanical road sweepers, enforcement activities, and monitor 707 sites, including construction sites over 500 square meters.
- •AI-driven cameras and GPS will track construction sites, detect open burning, and monitor mechanical sweeping machinery.
- •The center will analyze air quality data, identify pollution hotspots, and determine the need for measures like road sweeping and water sprinkling.
- •Officials inspecting polluting sites will use body cameras, and the system will integrate ANPR cameras for 'No PUC, No Fuel' enforcement and manage traffic signals to reduce vehicular pollution.
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The Integrated Command and Control Centre of the Delhi Pollution Control Committee was launched to monitor pollution sources across the city, including construction sites, open burning incidents, mechanical road sweepers, and enforcement activities. It operates in three shifts and provides 24-hour surveillance using AI-driven cameras.
Construction sites measuring more than 500 square metres are actively monitored through the newly launched command and control system. In total, 707 sites are currently kept under watch to curb urban pollution levels.
Officials inspecting polluting industries and other sites are equipped with body cameras. This technology allows authorities to track whether officials are physically present at the assigned locations and whether proper action has been taken.
