India, May 10 -- The Commission for Air Quality Management in NCR and Adjoining Areas (CAQM) conducted a special inspection drive under "Operation Clean Air" and found 28 instances of high visible road dust and accumulation of construction and demolition (C&D) waste were observed at multiple locations, including Sectors 20, 21, 59, 62, 80, 82, 83, 84, 87, 88, 138, 140, 141, and 145 of Noida. The findings indicated deficiencies in regular sweeping operations, dust suppression measures and scientific handling and disposal of C&D waste at certain stretches.

For the inspection drive, 19 flying squad teams constituted by the Commission were deployed across Noida. The teams carried out extensive field inspections covering 46 road stretches und...