The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) conducted a special inspection drive in NCR and Adjoining Areas, focusing on assessment of visible road dust levels and review of road cleaning and sweeping operations in the city. The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change said that the review operation consisted of a total of 19 flying squad teams, covering 46 road stretches under the jurisdiction of the NOIDA Authority.

During the inspections, 28 instances of high visible road dust and accumulation of construction and demolition (C&D) waste were observed at multiple locations in Noida. The CAQM added that the operation found deficiencies in regular sweeping operations, dust suppression measures and scientific handling and disposal of C&D waste at certain stretches. In this view, the Commission has directed the concerned authorities to intensify dust mitigation measures through regular mechanised sweeping, targeted water sprinkling and timely lifting and disposal of accumulated C&D waste. The NOIDA Authority has also been advised to strengthen monitoring and enforcement mechanisms to prevent unauthorised dumping and ensure sustained compliance with prescribed environmental norms. The Commission further reiterated that Operation Clean Air drives will continue across Delhi-NCR as part of ongoing efforts to identify air pollution hotspots and mitigate localised sources of air pollution.