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Pollution Alert: 85% Gurgaon Sites Flout Dust Norms
3 Feb
Summary
- Only 461 of 3,000 large construction projects registered for monitoring.
- Mandatory air quality monitoring norms are being ignored by most sites.
- Authorities threaten shutdowns, penalties, and prosecution for non-compliance.
In Gurgaon, a stark compliance gap exists regarding construction dust control, a major pollution source. As of February 3, 2026, only approximately 15% of large construction projects, totaling 461 out of an estimated 3,000 sites measuring 500 square metres or more, have registered on Haryana's dust-control web portal. This indicates that nearly 85% of these projects are operating without the mandatory real-time air quality monitoring.
These projects are required by the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) to install PM2.5 and PM10 sensors linked to a live dashboard. Haryana launched the portal in January 2024 to facilitate remote monitoring of dust mitigation efforts. Officials from the Haryana State Pollution Control Board (HSPCB) have intensified enforcement, issuing notices and conducting inspections. They are prepared to halt construction activities, impose fines, and pursue legal action against non-compliant sites.
To improve registration and compliance, the HSPCB is collaborating with civic agencies to cross-reference building plan data with environmental clearance documents, aiming to identify unregistered sites. Civic bodies are also equipped with checklists to monitor dust mitigation measures, which include the use of anti-smog guns, water cannons, and sprinklers, through the online mechanism.
