New Delhi, March 27 -- As efforts intensify to curb pollution in Delhi, the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has tightened norms on construction and demolition activities.

According to a 2026 study, dust is a major contributor to pollution, around 15% in winter and 27% in summer. Keeping this in view, the CAQM has issued new directions to control dust and improve air quality.

SD Attri, Member (Technical), CAQM, said to ANI that dust generated from demolition activities is a significant source of pollution and needs strict control. He noted that earlier, demolitions were often carried out without proper planning or information, leading to the uncontrolled spread of dust and debris.

Under Direction No. 97, 2026, it is now man...