Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Monday launched the AI-powered ‘Dust Portal 2.0’ for monitoring construction and demolition sites.
Developed by the Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC), the digital platform will use artificial intelligence to monitor dust control measures at construction and demolition sites measuring 500 square yards or more. It will also enable project proponents to carry out self-assessment while strengthening data-driven monitoring and enforcement, as per the government.
Ms. Gupta said Delhi’s fight against air pollution would not only rely on strict regulations but also on modern and smart administrative systems. She said the new portal would bring a significant change in the way dust pollution at construction sites is monitored and managed.
‘Effective, transparent’
The Chief Minister said the government is using AI and digital technology to simplify the compliance process, making monitoring more effective and enforcement more transparent. The platform will ensure that every construction agency becomes an active partner in building a cleaner and pollution-free Delhi. She added that work is under way to make the challan process completely digital so that notices and challans can be issued directly through the portal, eliminating the possibility of irregularities or inconvenience.
The portal will accurately map construction sites and automatically assess five key dust control parameters, making monitoring more objective, transparent and uniform. It will also identify the nearest air quality monitoring station to each construction site and analyse site-level data. As pollution levels rise, the system will automatically issue yellow, orange and red alerts, enabling the agencies concerned to take timely action, as per the government.
Issuing alerts
Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa said that the new AI-based system will enable real-time monitoring of compliance, issue immediate alerts in case of violations and ensure strict action against repeat offenders.
Published – July 14, 2026 12:47 am IST