India, Jan. 2 -- The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has taken several steps to combat air pollution, including deployment of anti-smog guns at construction sites and installation of misting systems at Metro metro stations across the city, chief minister Rekha Gupta said in a statement on Thursday.

The statement, issued by the chief minister's office (CMO), said that at a review meeting with DMRC, Gupta was informed that anti-smog guns and mist spray systems were being installed at metro stations and along elevated metro corridors in a phased and continuous manner to control dust and reduce air pollution.

According to officials, 83 anti-smog guns had been deployed at various construction sites. "In addition, there is a plan to insta...