Under winter action plan, govt launches anti-dust campaign

IN a bid to curb rising dust pollution during the winter months, Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai on Saturday unveiled a comprehensive 14-point construction guideline as part of the city's 'Winter Action Plan'.

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Rai said the rules aim to tackle dust pollution from the construction sites, a major contributor to the city's declining air quality."We have made significant strides in reducing air pollution in Delhi, which has decreased by 34.6 per cent over the past nine years," Rai said during a press conference.

However, during winter, pollution levels spike, largely due to dust from construction activities. Our Winter Action Plan, announced on September 25, focuses on 21 areas of concern, with the anti-dust campaign being a key component, he added.