New Delhi: Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) Wednesday summoned all deputy commissioners of MCD for Oct 12 after high levels of visible road dust and accumulation of C&D waste were found on 25 road stretches of Ring Road. MCD has 12 deputy commissioners for respective zones.
The commission observed that public complaints regarding dust pollution in Delhi have also been received through social media, with a total of 500 complaints related to PWD and 1,711 complaints related to MCD till Oct 4.
The commission said that in May, it directed all dust control and management cells to initiate a special campaign for the identification, removal and scientific disposal of legacy dust from roads, roadsides, medians and footpaths before and after the monsoon season. CAQM said that during various review meetings, MCD was directed to undertake a deep cleaning drive after the monsoon. You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Delhi | Silver Rate in Delhi | Bank Holidays in Delhi | Public Holidays in Delhi | Delhi AQI | Weather in Delhi | Petrol Price in Delhi | Diesel Price in Delhi | CNG Price in Delhi | LPG Price in Delhi