CAQM Tightens Construction Rules to Reduce Delhi NCR Dust Pollution
Representative Image NEW DELHI: With growing efforts to combat pollution in Delhi, the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has implemented stricter regulations on construction and demolition activities. A study conducted in 2026 highlighted that dust contributes significantly to pollution levels, accounting for approximately 15% in winter and 27% in summer. In response, the CAQM has issued new directives aimed at dust control and enhancing air quality. SD Attri, Member (Technical) of the CAQM, emphasized the importance of regulating dust from demolition activities, which has been a notable source of pollution. Previously, many demolitions were executed without adequate planning, leading…