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MCD Deploys 12 Anti-Smog Vehicles to Combat Dust Pollution in Delhi
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News18•13-10-2026, 17:45
MCD Deploys 12 Anti-Smog Vehicles to Combat Dust Pollution in Delhi
- •The Municipal Corporation of Delhi introduced 12 multi-purpose vehicles equipped with anti-smog guns and water sprinklers ahead of winter.
- •Each vehicle features a 7,000-litre water tank, a jetting system for clearing drain blockages, and washing guns for public surfaces.
- •Mayor Pravesh Wahi flagged off the fleet at the Civic Centre, with the total expenditure for the 12 vehicles reaching about Rs 4.21 crore.
- •The multi-purpose machinery will be used for road washing, dust suppression, and drain cleaning to improve civic services.
- •The vehicles will operate under an operation and maintenance model, featuring third-party quality checks through IIT Delhi.
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Each newly rolled-out vehicle features a 7,000-litre water tank, an anti-smog gun, a jetting system for clearing drain blockages, and washing guns for public toilets. Every vehicle costs Rs 35.06 lakh, amounting to a total expenditure of about Rs 4.21 crore for all 12 units, and has an estimated useful life of 15 years.
Mayor Pravesh Wahi officially flagged off the 12 multi-purpose vehicles at the MCD headquarters located at the Civic Centre.
The vehicles will operate under a specialized operation and maintenance model, which includes mandatory third-party inspections and quality checks conducted through IIT Delhi.
