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Three New Plants Coming to Combat Construction Waste in Gurugram

Representative image created by AI GURUGRAM: The Municipal Corporation of Gurugram (MCG) is set to establish three facilities for processing construction and demolition (C&D) waste throughout the city. A senior MCG official stated, “Discussions have begun, and we aim to have these plants operational before the next monsoon season.” A major facility with a capacity of 2,000 tonnes per day (TPD) is proposed near the Global City project. The second facility will be located at the Bandhwari landfill site, which currently holds about 12 lakh metric tonnes (MT) of legacy waste, and will have a capacity of 400-500 TPD. The…

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Madurai Launches Action Against Construction Dust Violations

Representative image created by AI MADURAI: In response to increasing complaints regarding dust and debris from construction sites, the Madurai corporation has ordered builders to use green safety nets to cover active construction areas and vehicles transporting materials. The civic body cautioned that uncovered construction sites and demolition projects pose significant environmental risks, jeopardize public safety, and disrupt traffic. Those who violate these regulations could face fines and legal repercussions. Corporation commissioner Chitra Vijayan informed TOI that enforcement of fines would begin due to the growing number of complaints. Despite these initiatives, the city’s efforts in managing construction and demolition…