Commission for Air Quality Management in NCR asks to deploy adequate numbers of anti-smog guns in all construction sites

New Delhi: Commission for Air Quality Management in NCR and adjoining areas has asked to deploy adequate numbers of anti-smog guns in all construction and demolition activities sites. The State Pollution Control Boards of NCR and Delhi Pollution Control Committee have been directed to ensure continuous and effective use of the anti-smog guns installed at different sites. 

As per the



direction, at least one smog gun for a total construction area between five thousand to 10 thousand square meters must be installed at construction and demolition activities site. Dust from the construction and demolition activities sites is a major and consistent source of air pollution. It contributes adversely to the spike in PM2.5 and PM10 levels in the NCR.