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Mumbai BMC Requires Real-Time Tracking of Construction Waste

Representative AI image MUMBAI: In light of increasing redevelopment-driven construction in the city, the BMC has established a standard operating procedure (SOP) to manage construction and demolition (C&D) waste effectively. According to the circular, all developers, contractors, infrastructure agencies, and government bodies must segregate waste at its source into two distinct categories: excavation material and construction debris. Penalties for non-compliance can reach Rs 25,000 per vehicle per incident, with stricter consequences for repeat offenders. Excavation material includes soil, murum (crushed rock), and earth, while C&D waste encompasses debris produced from construction and demolition activities. Mixing these categories is strictly prohibited,…

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GRAP-4: Open C&D Waste and Road Work Issues in Gurugram

Representative Ai image GURUGRAM: GRAP (Graded Response Action Plan) Stage 4 is currently active across the NCR, but enforcement appears lacking. Local authorities may announce crackdowns, yet Gurgaon streets resemble dust zones. “Dust is everywhere,” remarked Komal Yadav, a resident of Sushant Lok 1, as construction, road excavation, and debris dumping continue despite strict anti-pollution measures. A recent check by TOI revealed ongoing construction and roadwork at various locations, including IFFCO Chowk, Sector 28, Sector 23, Palam Vihar, Sushant Lok 1, and Maruti Vihar. Stage 4 of GRAP, implemented during severe air quality events, aims to restrict dust and emissions…