Major Inspection Under Operation Clean Air Reveals 258 Issues on Gurugram Roads
A recent inspection in Gurugram uncovered 258 issues on roads, highlighting the need for improved air quality measures.
Gurugram, October 15 (Daily Kiran) : The Air Quality Management Commission (CAQM) has launched a special inspection campaign in Gurugram as part of ‘Operation Clean Air’ to combat increasing air pollution in the Delhi-NCR region. On October 14, inspectors examined 52 road segments spanning approximately 104 kilometers, identifying a total of 258 deficiencies. Key issues included dust accumulation, construction and demolition waste, damaged sidewalks, and potholes.
The inspection aimed to assess the dust conditions on roads and evaluate the effectiveness of street cleaning and sweeping activities. Four flying squads were deployed under the jurisdiction of the Gurugram Municipal Corporation (MCG) and the Gurugram Metropolitan Development Authority (GMDA) for the inspection.
Out of the 258 deficiencies recorded, 174 were found on roads managed by the MCG, while 84 were identified on GMDA-controlled roads. The inspection covered about 56 kilometers of roads in the MCG area and approximately 48 kilometers in the GMDA area.
Major roads inspected included Palam Vihar, Pace City-1 and 2, and several sectors such as 10, 21, 22, 23, 26, 27, 42, 43, 53, 54, and 56, along with Sikanderpur, Mahrauli-Gurugram Road, Dwarka Expressway, Daulatabad Road, and Dharmpur Road.
The commission emphasized the need for relevant agencies to implement road cleaning, mechanical sweeping, and dust control measures more effectively and rigorously. Accumulated dust, construction waste, broken sidewalks, and potholes contribute to dust re-suspension during vehicle movement, adversely affecting air quality.
The CAQM has directed the MCG, GMDA, and other relevant agencies to prioritize addressing the identified deficiencies. The commission stressed the importance of regularly cleaning roads, removing accumulated dust and waste, and ensuring timely corrective actions.
Furthermore, the CAQM warned that negligence in adhering to regulations could result in strict legal action, including prosecution. The commission stated that inspections under ‘Operation Clean Air’ will continue in the Delhi-NCR region to monitor the implementation of pollution control measures and ensure accountability among the concerned agencies.
