Delhi govt launches AI-enabled Dust Portal 2.0 to monitor construction sites in real time

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Monday launched the Delhi Pollution Control Committee’s AI-enabled Dust Portal 2.0, a digital platform aimed at strengthening monitoring of construction-related dust pollution through real-time surveillance and automated alerts.

Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa, who was present at the launch at Delhi Secretariat, said the portal would help authorities monitor construction activities across the city and improve enforcement against dust pollution.

“Our government has been consistently working towards making Delhi pollution-free. This portal will provide information on how many buildings are under construction, the level of pollution they are causing, and will help authorities keep close watch on construction activities across the city to regulate dust pollution,” Sirsa said.

He also referred to the Delhi government’s recently announced “Clean Air, Healthy Delhi” initiative, saying the government had partnered with World Bank to implement a seven-year action plan to tackle pollution and improve the capital’s environment.

Launching the portal, Gupta said the upgraded platform replaces manual monitoring with an AI-based system capable of generating real-time alerts from construction sites.

“Till now, everything was being monitored manually. With the AI-enabled dust mitigation portal, 360-degree cameras and sensors installed at construction sites will send real-time alerts to the Delhi Pollution Control Committee. The portal will enable technology-driven, effective governance by improving compliance, monitoring and enforcement,” she said.

According to the chief minister, Delhi has around 1,800 construction sites, of which 800 to 900 are currently active. She said around 800 sites have already been equipped with 360-degree cameras linked to the portal.

Sirsa said the upgraded system integrates artificial intelligence (AI) systems with cameras and local sensors to automate monitoring. “With AI intervention, we can now receive instant alerts. The system will also notify authorities if a sensor stops functioning.”

The environment minister said the portal, which was previously accessible only on computers, is now available as a mobile application.

He said the platform would improve transparency by providing details such as the number of floors in a building and other construction-related information, enabling authorities to take quicker action against violations. “The Dust Portal 2.0 is an important step towards better monitoring and enforcement.”