Delhi Extends Clean-Air Innovation Challenge Deadline to Nov. 15 After 48 Proposals
Officials cite strong national interest driving a transparent, staged selection from public postings to funded pilots.
Overview
- Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa announced the 15‑day extension from October 31 to November 15 to widen participation.
- Authorities reported 48 entries so far, including 30 from Delhi‑NCR and 18 from states such as Telangana, Kerala, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Rajasthan, and Punjab.
- Roughly 68% of submissions target citywide air‑quality improvements, while about 32% focus on cutting polluting vehicles on Delhi roads.
- All proposals are publicly listed on Manthan.gov.in and will move through DPCC digital screening, expert review with field trials, and national‑lab verification.
- Shortlisted teams receive ₹5 lakh for pilots, a citywide winner earns ₹50 lakh after verification, an expert technical committee is in place, and officials say emails are answered within six hours.