In the first phase, 10,000 classrooms will be fitted with air purifiers, said the Delhi education minister. Representative photo
Air purifiers to be installed in 10,000 classrooms: Delhi education minister
Delhi education minister announces plan to tackle pollution through long-term measures and procurement of mechanical road sweepers for all assembly constituencies
Air purifiers will be installed in 10,000 classrooms in the capital to ensure clean air for the students.
This was announced by the Delhi Education Minister Ashish Sood on Friday (December 19). Addressing a press conference, Sood said that the government is committed towards tackling the problem of pollution through long-term administrative measures.
"We are not those who flaunt IIT degrees and do campaigns like Odd-Even or Gaadi On, Gaadi Off campaign. We are tackling the issue of pollution through long-term administrative measures," he said, taking a dig at the previous Aam Aadmi Party government.
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He added, "We want our children to study smart and also breathe smart air. In the first phase, air purifiers will be installed in 10,000 classrooms." The minister, who also holds the urban portfolio, said the Public Works Department, using the environment cess, will also procure mechanical road sweepers for each of the assembly constituencies.
(With inputs from agencies)