MCD’S role in the air pollution fight

MCD is the body that lifts municipal solid waste, construction and demolition waste, and hazardous waste from dump sites. It has to ensure no one burns waste in landfills

MCD is responsible for enforcing the use of anti-smog guns at building sites. MCD can also halt C&D at sites not adhering to norms or those that have not registered on the govt portal

DUST MGMT

MCD manages all roads less than 60ft wide and fixes potholes.

It sweeps roads, manually and through mechanised sweepers, and utilises water sprinklers to help dust settle

GREENING

MCD is one of the Delhi’s agencies given an annual target to plant saplings on central verges and sidewalks to prevent dust. MCD also maintains several parks in Delhi. These are key to trap dust and improve air