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Delhi working on modalities for aerial sprinkling of water

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New Delhi, Nov 13 (IANS) In a bid to bring down the alarming pollution levels in the national capital, the Delhi government on Monday decided to work out a standard operating procedure (SOP) with state-owned helicopter service company Pawan Hans for aerial sprinkling of water in the city.

“Held a joint meeting with Pawan Hans and all related central government departments to explore aerial sprinkling feasibility,” Delhi Environment Minister Imran Hussain tweeted on Monday evening and said they had decided to work out an SOP as the first step.

On Thursday, the National Green Tribunal had ordered the government to track down all hotspots with PM10 over 600 units and spray water from helicopters or aircraft to tackle dust pollution across the city.

Last month, the Delhi government had also told the central government that it was ready to bear the cost of aerial sprinkling of water in the national capital to help reduce air pollution and had sought its help.

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Cheers and Cheers: Barzilla’s Joyful Ode to Inclusivity and Celebration

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The RG Marathon Championship Run 2023 in Goa was a testament to inclusivity. Initially resistant to including persons with disabilities, it eventually featured wheelchair and standing categories, thanks to advocates’ efforts. Participants showed exceptional determination, emphasizing unity in diversity. Despite challenging weather, they demonstrated the power of community support, highlighting the need for accessibility and inclusion in all state-level events in Goa.

Following the marathon, a gathering of differently-abled individuals, predominantly wheelchair users, convened for a celebratory lunch at Barzilla. The event, orchestrated by Mr. Shariq Khan and Mr. Zain Aftab, proprietors of Barzilla, honored the birthday of Sadaf Fatima, who also uses a wheelchair and is Mr. Shariq Khan’s wife.

 

The lunch featured esteemed guests including the Tourism Minister of Goa, MLA Rohan Khaunte of Porvorim, Social Welfare Minister Subhash Phal Desai, and the State Commissioner for Persons with Disability in Goa, Guruprasad Pawaskar. The event was impeccably hosted by Ms. Falak Fatima and Mr. Adarsh Parashar, offering activities such as Karaoke and Billiards. The youth of Goa exhibited their unwavering support for the community, making the party an unequivocal success.

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