GURUGRAM: The Municipal Corporation of Gurugram (MCG) is set to initiate a door-to-door collection of construction and demolition (C&D) waste while enhancing disposal measures. Between January and March of this year, the civic body conducted 646 inspections at construction sites to boost enforcement.
These updates were discussed during a review meeting held by the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) last Friday. An official stated that this initiative is part of a larger strategy to improve waste management and minimize dust pollution, both crucial for addressing the city’s worsening air quality.
MCG Commissioner Pradeep Dahiya elaborated on a comprehensive strategy for pollution control during the meeting. “Using data from previous years, we aim to lower the Air Quality Index (AQI) from 189 to 170 by 2026, along with a 10% decrease in PM 2.5 and PM 10 levels,” he said.
Currently, Gurgaon generates approximately 1,500 tonnes of C&D waste daily, with around 1,200 tonnes being processed at the Basai facility.
To alleviate pressure on the facility, MCG is planning to establish additional processing plants and around 20 designated waste collection points.
In conjunction with waste management, the plan addresses traffic congestion, expands electric vehicle infrastructure, and intensifies dust control measures.
To reduce vehicular emissions, MCG intends to systematically enhance its public bus fleet. Furthermore, 20 EV charging stations and 25 battery-swapping stations are underway, with existing agreements secured.
Officials have identified 31 traffic congestion hotspots throughout the city, with infrastructure redevelopment in progress to mitigate gridlocks. Surveillance is being upgraded, with 1,200 cameras in operation and plans for over 2,700 more.
In efforts to control dust, 20 mechanical road-sweeping machines have been deployed, along with anti-smog guns and water sprinklers. A large-scale cleaning initiative encompassing 294 roads is ongoing, along with GPS-based monitoring of the equipment. The city aims to redevelop more than 493 kilometers of roads.
At the Bandhwari landfill site, approximately 17.93 lakh metric tonnes of legacy waste remains. Officials noted that a processing capacity of up to 2 lakh metric tonnes per month has been established, with a goal to eliminate the backlog by March 2027.
While CAQM officials acknowledged the progress made by Gurgaon, they urged local authorities to expedite implementation and meet quarterly targets to ensure tangible improvements in air quality.
