Archive · 7 Sep 2025
Chandigarh Launches Dust Control Project with Treated Water
Chandigarh is starting a project to clean the air.
They will wash roads with cleaned water, sweep the streets, and clean the sides of the roads.
This is happening because the air gets bad in the winter and during festivals.
The government is making sure everyone works together, like the city, the police, and the people in charge of pollution.
They will check cars to see if they are polluting too much, and they will ban fireworks.
They also want to plant more trees and make people aware of the problem.
If companies don't follow the rules, they will have to pay a fine.
A pilot project in Chandigarh will use road washing, sweeping, and shoulder cleaning to reduce dust pollution.
The Air Quality Monitoring Committee (AQMC) reviewed preparedness for the winter and festive seasons.
The Municipal Corporation (MC) must expedite projects and use NCAP funds by September 30.
Joint teams will conduct vehicle emission checks to strengthen enforcement.
An awareness campaign will be launched to educate the public about clean air.
- Who
- Chandigarh Administration and various departments
- What
- Launching a pilot project to reduce dust pollution.
- When
- The project will be launched soon.
- Where
- Chandigarh
- Why
- To improve air quality, particularly during the winter and festive seasons.
- Project Focus
- Dust pollution reduction
- Key Measures
- Road washing, sweeping, shoulder cleaning
- Monitoring Body
- Chandigarh Pollution Control Committee (CPCC)
- Meeting Held By
- Air Quality Monitoring Committee (AQMC)
- Objective
- Reduce air pollution during winter and festive seasons
- Enforcement Teams
- CPCC, Traffic Police, Transport Department