Question : Display of Air Quality Index Value

(a) whether the Government has directed installation of LED panels showing hourly Air Quality Index (AQI) value at all the major intersections across New Delhi, if so, the details thereof along with the funds allocated for the same;
(b) whether the Government plans on extending the same facilities across various other facilities like railway stations and airports etc. as well;
(c) if so, the details thereof along with the places which had been listed by the Government and if not, the reasons therefor; and
(d) whether the Government is open to the prospect of assisting other States in installations of such equipment at public places as well and if so, the details thereof and the procedure with which the States can avail the facilities?

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE
(DR. MAHESH SHARMA)

(a) & (c) Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has tied up with Delhi Police to display hourly Air Quality Index (AQI) value on LED panels at traffic intersections. Hourly Air Quality Index is being displayed at 50 locations in Delhi, where Delhi Traffic Police has installed Variable Message Sign (VMS) Boards. Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has been directed to install LED panels and display AQI generated by CPCB.

(d) Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has issued directions to the concerned SPCBs/PCC of Delhi & NCR States for installation of such equipments at public places in their respective States.

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