Construction halted, but dust flies in face of ban

With the worsening air quality, the authorities have put a ban on construction activities and directed agencies to take adequate measures to prevent dust pollution. However, on-ground efforts seem to be inadequate.

- Kushagra.Dixit

New Delhi:

Though the municipal corporations and government agencies claim to have stepped up efforts and issued challans for not following the norms to control dust, TOI saw construction material and dug up soil lying in the open and dust flying when it visited a few sites.

At the Pragati Maidan site near Bhairon Marg-Ring Road intersection, the Public Works Department (PWD) had covered the construction area at some points with green drapes, but most areas remained exposed. Dust was seen rising as no water was being sprinkled. Though PWD had installed an anti-smog gun, it was not functioning on Wednesday afternoon.