India, June 25 -- The Municipal Corporation of Gurugram (MCG) on Wednesday mandated corrugated galvanized iron (GI) or metal sheet barricading at all construction, reconstruction, demolition and excavation sites to curb dust pollution and improve air quality.

The order, issued by MCG commissioner Pradeep Dahiya, follows directions from the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) and provisions under the Environment (Construction and Demolition) Waste Management Rules, 2025. Officials said dust and fugitive emissions from construction activities are major contributors to pollution in Gurugram and the National Capital Region (NCR).

Under the guidelines, no construction or demolition activity can begin or continue unless the entire si...