New Delhi, Feb. 20 -- The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has issued Statutory Direction No. 97 to strengthen dust mitigation measures and streamline the management of construction and demolition (C&D) waste across Delhi-NCR, in a bid to curb particulate pollution in the region.

According to an official statement, the Commission observed that dust from C&D activities remains a significant contributor to elevated levels of PM10 and PM2.5 in the ambient air of the National Capital Region. Inspections conducted by State Pollution Control Boards, the Delhi Pollution Control Committee and CAQM flying squads have revealed gaps in compliance, particularly in the handling and transportation of construction materials and demolition d...