India, Sept. 8 -- The Municipal Corporation of Gurugram (MCG) has cleared 35% of the nearly 150,000 tonnes of the illegally dumped construction and demolition (C&D) waste as part of a drive launched on Saturday in Sector 29, and on the Gurugram-Faridabad Road to make these stretches debris-free by September-end, officials said.

Municipal commissioner Pradeep Dahiya inspected the debris removal site at Sector 29 on Sunday.

"Debris removal is not just about aesthetics but about public health and safety. Our teams are working on a strict timeline to ensure completion by September-end," Dahiya said.

To prevent fresh dumping, the MCG has deployed security men, clerks, helpers, and special police officers across all four zones of the city to...