LAHORE, Feb 20 (APP): The Punjab government has decided to install 30 modern fog cannons on electric trucks at a cost of Rs 3 billion to control smog and air pollution, which will help reduce dust in major urban and industrial areas.
This initiative is part of the provincial government’s comprehensive clean air and climate resilient strategy, which aims to reduce air pollution and strengthen the ecosystem.
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According to official sources, the modern fog cannon project will play an effective role especially in pollution-affected cities and will help reduce harmful particles in the air.
A sum of Rs 2.25 billion has been allocated under the Lahore Air Improvement Framework, through which an integrated program for clean air will be launched.
For the first time, real-time identification of air pollution sources will be possible in Lahore through the Super Station System, while modern air quality governance will be implemented under the “One City One Policy” .
More than 50 modern air quality monitors have been installed across Punjab and an automated quality assurance system has been introduced to ensure transparency and accuracy of data.
The sources further said that a digital environmental monitoring system is also being activated for effective control of industrial emissions.
Approval has also been given for upgradation of environmental laboratories, installation of modern equipment and establishment of special forensic facilities for emission analysis.
An “Environment and Climate Delivery Unit” is being established for effective monitoring of projects, which will monitor performance through a digital dashboard, they added.
Officials said that these measures will not only reduce smog but also pave the way for public health protection and sustainable environmental improvement.
More than 50 modern air quality monitors have been installed across Punjab and an automated quality assurance system has been introduced to ensure transparency and accuracy of data.
A digital environmental monitoring system is also being activated for effective control of industrial emissions.
Approval has also been given for upgradation of environmental laboratories, installation of modern equipment and establishment of special forensic facilities for emission analysis.
Furthermore , an “Environment and Climate Delivery Unit” is being established for effective monitoring of projects, which will monitor performance through a digital dashboard.
The sources said that these measures will not only reduce smog but also pave the way for public health protection and sustainable environmental improvement.