Amid Delhi’s air quality concerns, Urban Development Minister Ashish Sood on Wednesday pulled up the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) for what he called a lack of “visible change” on the ground in curbing pollution.

Chairing a high-level review meeting at the Delhi Secretariat, Sood directed civic officials to intensify the city’s anti-pollution and cleanliness drive, warning that machinery meant to control dust and waste must show a measurable impact.

“Our goal is to make Delhi not only clean but also green and sustainable. All departments must ensure accountability at every level,” Sood said during the review.

According to MCD officials, around 14,000 tonnes of waste are collected in Delhi every day. The minister asked for faster waste segregation at source and efficient use of modern equipment such as smog guns, sprinklers and mechanical road sweepers to control dust pollution.