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Gurugram Construction Sites Shut Amid Dust Pollution Crisis
4 Nov
Summary
- Ten Gurugram sites closed for failing dust control measures.
- AQI in Gurugram reached 319, categorized as 'very poor'.
- Dust-generating construction banned from November 5 to 20.
The Haryana State Pollution Control Board has ordered the closure of ten construction and demolition sites in Gurugram North for failing to implement dust control measures and install mandatory monitoring equipment. This enforcement action is part of a broader effort to combat rising dust pollution in the city, which saw its air quality index (AQI) hit 319, categorized as 'very poor,' on Tuesday.
Last week, 225 C&D sites in Gurugram North received closure notices for not registering on the state's dust-monitoring portal and violating pollution control norms. Gurugram hosts over 900 active C&D sites, all obligated to adhere to dust mitigation guidelines set by the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM).
Further tightening restrictions, Gurugram's deputy commissioner issued an order prohibiting all dust-generating construction and demolition activities across the district from November 5 to November 20. This 16-day ban includes infrastructure projects like highways and roads, with exemptions for railways, metro, airports, and hospitals, provided they follow dust-control protocols.
Additionally, government and private offices are directed to limit physical attendance to 50% during this period, with remote work for others. Essential services and industrial establishments are exempt from this attendance policy. Daily inspections will be conducted by sub-divisional magistrates and HSPCB officials to ensure compliance with these directives.
