Archive · 28 Jul 2026
CAQM reviews legacy dust removal campaign progress
The Commission for Air Quality Management in NCR and Adjoining Areas (CAQM) recently reviewed the progress of a special campaign aimed at removing legacy dust from all 12 zones of the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD).
The campaign involves identifying, removing, and disposing of dust from roads, medians, and footpaths.
Significant amounts of dust have been removed from zones like Rohini, Outer North, and Civil Lines.
However, there are challenges such as the limited effectiveness of road sweeping machines on narrow roads and the lack of complete paving on some road stretches.
The CAQM emphasized the need for continuous monitoring and regular maintenance to ensure the campaign's success.
They also stressed the importance of end-to-end paving and greening of roads to prevent dust from recurring.
CAQM reviewed the progress of the legacy dust removal campaign across 12 MCD zones.
Significant amounts of legacy dust removed from Rohini, Outer North, and Civil Lines zones.
Challenges include limited utility of mechanical road sweeping machines on narrow roads.
Lack of end-to-end paving on some road stretches causes recurring dust generation.
CAQM emphasized continuous monitoring, regular maintenance, and end-to-end paving for campaign success.
- Who
- Commission for Air Quality Management in NCR and Adjoining Areas (CAQM)
- What
- Review of the progress of the special campaign for removing legacy dust
- When
- July 28
- Where
- 12 zones of the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD)
- Why
- To identify, remove, and scientifically dispose of legacy dust from roads and associated areas
Campaign Effectiveness
Implementation Challenges
Campaign Continuity
Campaign Effectiveness
The campaign should be sustained and phased with periodic repetition, continuous monitoring, and regular maintenance.
Implementation Challenges
Challenges include limited utility of mechanical road sweeping machines on narrow roads and lack of end-to-end paving.
- Organization
- Commission for Air Quality Management in NCR and Adjoining Areas (CAQM)
- Campaign Scope
- 12 zones of the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD)
- Legacy Dust Removed (Rohini Zone)
- 2,950.40 metric tonnes (January 1 - July 26)
- Legacy Dust Removed (Outer North Zone)
- 948.66 metric tonnes (March 1 - July 28)
- Legacy Dust Removed (Civil Lines Zone)
- 95.65 metric tonnes (May 1 - July 26)
- Key Challenge
- Limited utility of mechanical road sweeping machines on roads less than nine metres wide
- Solution Emphasized
- End-to-end paving and greening of roads to prevent recurring dust generation