Haryana environment minister Rao Narbir Singh on Thursday directed the Haryana State Pollution Control Board (HSPCB) to intensify pollution-control measures across NCR districts, including Gurugram, and submit weekly reports on inspections, enforcement and compliance.
Singh directed officials to focus on dust emissions from construction sites and RMC plants, and ensure effective road cleaning. He also called for better coordination among agencies to enforce environmental norms and act against violations. Based on the findings, municipal corporations and the Gurugram Metropolitan Development Authority (GMDA) would also be directed to take necessary measures.
Regular monitoring and implementation of measures are essential; action should not be limited to fulfilling formalities,” Singh said. The minister said Prime Minister Narendra Modi had recently called for improvements in Gurugram’s civic amenities during a meeting with Haryana MLAs. As a public representative, Singh said he was accountable to residents and stressed the need for effective measures to tackle pollution and improve civic infrastructure. Singh said weekly reports should detail inspections, pollution-control measures and progress on compliance, allowing the department to identify gaps and initiate corrective action.
“Effective steps to control pollution must be visible on the ground even before the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) comes into force.
