India, Oct. 16 -- The Municipal Corporation of Gurugram (MCG) has set an October 25 deadline for the removal of 31 ready-mix concrete (RMC) plants operating within its jurisdiction, as part of measures to curb dust emissions and rising air pollution in the city, officials said on Thursday. Once the deadline expires, these plants will be sealed and permanently shut, officials aware of the matter said.

During a review meeting, MCG commissioner Pradeep Dahiya directed officials to issue notices to the owners of all 31 plants, asking them to ensure that the facilities were removed by the deadline.

The decision comes days after the Municipal Corporation of Manesar (MCM) ordered the closure of unauthorised RMC plants within its jurisdiction. ...