India, April 28 -- Despite claims by the Municipal Corporation of Gurugram (MCG) that regular sweeping and dust-control measures are underway, most city roads remain covered in loose dust, raising concerns among residents and environmentalists.

According to the action plan finalised on December 30, 2025, the civic body had set a target to make 143.1 kilometres of roads dust-free within a quarter - 49 km in January, 46.1 km in February, and 48 km in March. However, most stretches continue to be dust-laden. Data accessed from MCG shows that at least 550 road sweepers were deployed across the city's four zones from January to March, removing around 4,400 kg of dust.

Key stretches identified under the plan - including Bakhtawar Chowk, Umang...