Gurugram steps up pollution control measures, targets construction dust, waste burning, illegal firecracker sales

Gurugram, Oct 15 (UNI) The Gurugram administration on Thursday stepped up measures to curb air pollution, targeting construction dust, open waste burning, illegal dumping and unauthorised firecracker sales, while putting departments on alert for restrictions under the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP). Deputy Commissioner Uttam Singh, chairing a joint review meeting at the Mini Secretariat, asked civic agencies and pollution control authorities to ensure compliance with Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) guidelines, strengthen monitoring and address pollution complaints within prescribed timelines. Construction projects covered by the regulations must be registered on the Haryana State Pollution Control Board's portal and…