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Delhi enforces 100 GSM green nets for C&D dust control

Representative AI image NEW DELHI: The Delhi government has mandated the use of high-density dust screens at all construction and demolition (C&D) sites within the national capital to enhance dust pollution control measures, as stated by officials on Monday. The Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) has directed that the green nets employed at these sites must have a minimum thickness of 100 GSM (grams per square meter), and all project proponents are required to comply with this specification immediately. Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa emphasized, “Our battle against air pollution in Delhi is pursued with urgency and a comprehensive…

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Trichy’s Woes: Construction, Demolition, and Emissions

Representative AI image TRICHY: Trichy has achieved the ninth position in the National Clean Air Programme (NCAP) by the Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change (MoEFCC), leading the state. However, despite focused efforts to tackle air pollution, the city is yet to enter the top five nationally. The lack of a robust system to manage pollution from construction and demolition (C&D) sites, the absence of a C&D waste recycling facility, and emissions from non-compliant vehicles are significant barriers to progress. As commercial and residential projects rise across the city, older buildings are being demolished to create new space. The…