Delhi Government Mandates Thicker Green Nets for Construction Sites to Combat Dust Pollution
Delhi mandates thicker green nets at C&D sites
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The Delhi government has mandated that all construction and demolition sites in the city must use green nets with a minimum thickness of 100 grams per square meter (GSM) to reduce dust pollution. This decision aims to contain debris and protect public health amid rising pollution levels from construction activities.
- 01All construction and demolition sites in Delhi must use green nets with a minimum thickness of 100 GSM.
- 02The new regulation aims to effectively control dust pollution and protect workers and pedestrians.
- 03Experts have highlighted the previous lack of specifications for green nets as a significant flaw in pollution control efforts.
- 04The government is implementing technology-backed monitoring through the Dust Portal 2.0 for better compliance tracking.
- 05This initiative follows a broader strategy to address air pollution through policy changes and scientific interventions.
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The Delhi government has announced a new regulation requiring all construction and demolition (C&D) sites to install green nets with a minimum thickness of 100 grams per square meter (GSM). This directive, issued by the Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC), aims to mitigate dust pollution, which has been exacerbated by construction activities across the city. Previous nets lacked a specified thickness, rendering them ineffective in controlling dust. Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa emphasized that this move addresses a critical compliance gap and is part of a broader strategy to tackle pollution through policy reforms and technological interventions. Experts, including IIT Delhi professor Mukesh Khare, have supported the decision, stating that thicker nets are essential to effectively contain dust, especially in Delhi's windy summer conditions. The government is also enhancing monitoring efforts through the upcoming Dust Portal 2.0, which will centralize oversight of C&D sites. This order extends to various agencies, including the Municipal Corporation of Delhi and the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation, reinforcing the city's commitment to reducing air pollution.
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This regulation is expected to significantly reduce dust pollution in Delhi, improving air quality and public health for residents and workers near construction sites.
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