Delhi govt turns to AI tools to combat air pollution

Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa on Wednesday announced that the Delhi Pollution Control Committee(DPCC) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the National e-Governance Division (NeGD) to use Artificial Intelligence (AI) for air quality management.

Calling it a strategic Centre-state partnership, the minister welcomed the Delhi government’s collaboration with the National e-Governance Division (NeGD) to strengthen air quality management. The move will allow NeGD to integrate six ongoing Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) portals and apply artificial intelligence and data analytics for pollution control.

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He said the adoption of new technology would help forecast pollution trends, identify hotspots, and enable real-time responses. “By integrating AI-driven predictive analytics and advanced data platforms, we can make enforcement faster, smarter, and more effective,” he added.

According to the official document, NeGD will build dashboards, data warehouses, and oversight systems to merge inputs from sensors, satellites, and traffic data. This integration will enable hyperlocal pollution tracking and provide enforcement teams with real-time alerts.

Officials said the MoU also covers predictive smog forecasting tools, emission source tracing, and improved citizen-facing portals. Sirsa lauded the initiative, saying it would make “every breath safer and every action accountable.”

“Our youth and families deserve clean air. With this MoU, data and governance will work together to deliver visible change, focusing resources on the most affected zones,” he said.

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