On Friday, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta of New Delhi unveiled the Air Pollution Mitigation Action Plan 2026, which aims to establish measurable goals for improving air quality. The plan addresses major pollution sources, including vehicular emissions, road dust, and industrial discharge, through a scientific approach. Key initiatives include expanding the bus fleet to 13,760 by 2028-29, focusing on electric buses, and installing 32,000 electric vehicle charging points over the next four years. Additionally, the government plans to eliminate legacy landfill sites by 2027 and plant 7 million trees in 2026-27. Despite these ambitious targets, experts express skepticism, emphasizing the need for tangible targets and effective enforcement to avoid repeating past failures. They argue that successful implementation is crucial, as previous plans have often fallen short due to inadequate execution. The government aims to consolidate existing measures while introducing innovative solutions to combat air pollution effectively.