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Gurugram Cracks Down on Pollution: Strict Enforcement of GRAP Guidelines
9 Nov
Summary
- Detailed instructions issued to curb dust emissions from construction sites
- Transport department to intensify checks on diesel buses and heavy vehicles
- Coordinated action across departments to improve air quality

On November 9, 2025, the Gurugram district administration has taken decisive steps to address the city's air pollution crisis. In a meeting chaired by the chairman of the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) and the Haryana chief secretary, the district collector has issued detailed instructions to ensure 100% compliance with GRAP-II guidelines.
Construction sites in the city must now have green nets, dust control equipment, and regular water sprinkling to curb dust emissions. Projects covering more than 500 square meters are required to register on the online dust portal for effective monitoring. The burning of any kind of waste or refuse remains strictly prohibited, and immediate action will be taken against violators.
The transport department has been directed to intensify checks on diesel buses and heavy vehicles entering from other states and issue challans against those violating emission norms. The municipal corporations have been instructed to conduct regular water sprinkling on main roads and green belt areas, and the use of anti-smog guns and water sprinklers will be enhanced to suppress airborne dust.
The pollution control board has been tasked with continuously monitoring industrial units and taking strict action against those not complying with emission standards. The district collector has stressed the need for coordinated action across departments, noting that pollution control is a continuous process that demands discipline and responsibility at every level.
"Administrative efforts will only succeed when citizens participate actively. Everyone must follow the issued guidelines so that together we can improve air quality," the district collector added.




