Delhi's Aggressive Anti-Dust Campaign: Rs 2.36 Crore in Fines and 48 Construction Sites Shut Down

Nov 20, 2025 11:29 pm CST

The Delhi government has launched a comprehensive anti-dust campaign resulting in Rs 2.36 crore in fines and closure of 48 construction sites for violating dust-control norms. Led by Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa, the initiative features real-time surveillance, PM2.5 and PM10 monitoring sensors, and deployment of 1,800 enforcement personnel across the city to combat air pollution through science-based enforcement rather than symbolic gestures.