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Gurugram Battles Air Pollution: Center Boosts Oversight
19 May
Summary
- Central team reviews Gurugram's pollution control measures.
- City deploys 19 sweeping machines, adds 52 more soon.
- Operational waste plant and collection points manage construction debris.
A central government team visited Gurugram to enhance monitoring and coordination for tackling air pollution in the National Capital Region. During a meeting at the Municipal Corporation Gurugram (MCG), officials urged accelerated pollution-control efforts and stronger field-level implementation.
Gurugram's initiatives in road repair, construction and demolition (C&D) waste management, and road sweeping were scrutinized. The city has 19 road sweeping machines operating at night, with an additional 52 to be deployed soon to mitigate dust. A C&D waste processing plant at Basai village ensures scientific disposal, complemented by multiple collection points to prevent illegal dumping.
The central team conducted field inspections at various sites, including road improvement works and a C&D waste collection point. These reviews and inspections are expected to expedite pollution-control projects and improve environmental norm compliance in rapidly urbanizing areas like Gurugram.
