Archive · 29 Jan 2026
CAQM Detects 102 Road Dust Violations in Greater Noida
The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) sent eight teams to check roads in Greater Noida for dust problems.
They found 102 places where roads were not clean enough.
The teams looked at many roads, including big ones like Beta, Delta, and Alpha.
They took pictures to show the problems.
The CAQM said the roads need better cleaning, more water sprinkling, and better trash removal.
They told the people in charge to fix these problems quickly.
The CAQM will keep checking roads to make sure the air stays clean.
CAQM teams detected 102 road dust violations in Greater Noida.
Inspections covered 35 locations, including major corridors like Beta, Delta, and Alpha.
Teams from CPCB and UPPCB assessed visible road dust and cleaning effectiveness.
Findings highlighted the need for better mechanical sweeping, water sprinkling, and dust disposal.
CAQM directed GNIDA and concerned agencies to take immediate corrective action.
- Who
- Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) teams (3 from CPCB, 5 from UPPCB)
- What
- Detected 102 road dust violations in Greater Noida
- When
- Inspection conducted on Thursday (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- Greater Noida, including internal roads, sector roads, and major corridors
- Why
- To assess visible road dust and the effectiveness of road-cleaning and sweeping measures
- Number of Violations Detected
- 102
- Areas Inspected
- 35 locations under GNIDA’s jurisdiction
- Teams Involved
- Eight teams (3 from CPCB, 5 from UPPCB)
- Key Roads Inspected
- Beta, Delta, Alpha, Gamma, Eta, Sigma, Omicron, Zeta, Ecotech, Knowledge Park, Techzone, and others
- Agencies Directed for Action
- GNIDA and concerned agencies
- Operation Name
- Operation Clean Air