Delhi Government launches anti-dust campaign to tackle pollution, sets 14 point construction guidelines
The Hindu
Delhi Environment Minister unveils 14-point construction guideline to combat dust pollution in the city.
In a bid to curb rising dust pollution during the winter months, Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai unveiled a comprehensive 14-point construction guideline as part of the city's 'Winter Action Plan' on Saturday (September 28, 2024).
“The rules aim to tackle dust pollution from the construction sites, which is a major contributor to the city’s declining air quality,” Mr. Rai said.
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He stated that these guidelines will be strictly enforced starting October 7, 2024 — adding any violations after this date will lead to penalties — with the repeat offenders facing a halt in the construction activities.
The rules mandate that all construction sites must be covered with tin sheets to prevent dust from spreading into the surroundings.
"People involved in any kind of construction work, whether private, government or company-driven, must ensure compliance with these rules," Mr. Rai emphasised during his press conference.
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