Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
CAQM conducts Inspection Drive in Gurugram to assess Road Dust and effectiveness of Road Cleaning and Sweeping Operations
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The Commission for Air Quality Management in NCR and Adjoining Areas (CAQM) conducted an inspection drive in Gurugram on October 14, 2026, to assess road dust and the effectiveness of road cleaning and sweeping operations. Deploying four flying squads, the inspection covered 52 road stretches spanning about 104 kilometers under the Municipal Corporation of Gurugram (MCG) and the Gurugram Metropolitan Development Authority (GMDA). The drive recorded 258 violations, including visible road dust, accumulated Construction & Demolition waste, damaged footpaths, and potholes. MCG, GMDA, and other agencies have been directed to take corrective measures and maintain roads in a dust-free condition, with warnings of strict action for non-compliance.