Environment Minister Kailash Gahlot on Friday directed the Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) to initiate prosecution against agencies responsible for dust emission in Dwarka, one of the 14 pollution hot spots in the capital.
The South Delhi Municipal Corporation (SDMC) has also been directed to undertake mechanical sweeping and extensive water sprinkling in the area.
"The minister directed the DPCC to undertake a special drive to identify the dusty road stretches and initiate prosecution against the agencies responsible," according to a statement.
Local area subdivisional magistrate (SDM) was also instructed to visit the area and ensure action against dumping of construction and demolition waste, and garbage in the area, the statement said.
"Gahlot took stock of sectors 8, 12, 14 and nearby places. The minister also visited the Continuous Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Station of DPCC installed at the Indian Institute of Malaria Research," it said. "The scientists explained to the minister the process of air quality monitoring through CAAQMS."
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