New Delhi, Jul 28 (PTI) The Commission for Air Quality Management in NCR and Adjoining Areas (CAQM) on Tuesday reviewed the progress of the special campaign for removing legacy dust being undertaken across all 12 zones of the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD).
The data shows that while in the Rohini zone, 2,950.40 metric tonne (MT) legacy dust or waste was removed between January 1 and July 26, in the Outer North zone, 948.66 MT was removed between March 1 and July 28. In the Civil Lines Zone, this number stood at 95.65 MT for the period between May 1 and July 26.
“The commission directed that the campaign should continue as a sustained and phased exercise with periodic repetition, continuous monitoring and regular maintenance, rather than as a one-time initiative,” said an official.
Moreover, dust control and management cells (DCMCs) in Delhi have been told to undertake a special campaign for identifying, removing and scientifically disposing of legacy dust from roads, roadsides, medians, footpaths and other associated areas under their jurisdiction.
During the review meeting, several challenges were also highlighted. One challenge, for example, was the limited utility of mechanical road sweeping machines (MRSMs) on roads less than nine metres wide due to parked vehicles.
Another issue was the absence of end-to-end paving on several road stretches, which caused recurring dust generation.
“The CAQM emphasised that all concerned agencies should prioritise end-to-end paving and greening of roads in accordance with the standard framework issued by the commission to eliminate exposed soil and prevent recurring dust generation,” said the official. PTI ALC KSS KSS
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