New Delhi, Oct. 9 -- The Delhi government has stepped up inspections at construction sites ahead of winter to check dust pollution, with the Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) issuing show-cause notices to agencies where violations were found.

CM said pollution control rules would apply equally to government and private projects, adding that no agency would get an exemption. She said the aim was to ensure that development work continues without compromising Delhi's air quality.

DPCC inspections found shortcomings at sites linked to the Delhi Jal Board, National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), Delhi Metro/Central Vista project and NBCC. These included sewer work in Patparganj Industrial Area, the 17.2-km NH-9/Rohtak Road stretc...