In a bid to address Delhi's severe air pollution, Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa has instructed civic and transport agencies to expedite field trials for 22 innovative technologies selected from 284 entries in the Delhi government's Innovation Challenge. The technologies, which include solutions for both vehicular and ambient pollution, will undergo trials lasting 30 to 90 days at key locations such as ISBT Kashmere Gate and Red Fort Grounds. The government plans to allocate up to ₹10 lakh (approximately $12,000 USD) for each innovation's trial. The initiative aims to provide evidence-based solutions for cleaner air, with top performers competing for prizes, including a grand prize of ₹50 lakh (approximately $60,000 USD). Sirsa emphasized the need for swift action, urging agencies to facilitate permissions and logistical support to ensure timely trial completion. Independent monitoring will be conducted by institutions like IIT Delhi, ensuring data collection and assessments are completed by the end of May 2024.