National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has intensified its dust-control measures to strengthen air pollution control across National Highways and Expressways in Delhi-NCR ahead of the winter season.
NHAI has deployed around 60 water sprinklers and tankers, 14 anti-smog guns, 23 Mechanical Road Sweeping Machines, two tractor-mounted broomers and over 900 workers to support dust mitigation efforts. Further, 13 Mechanical Road Sweeping Machines are also operating across 157 km of National Highway stretches within Delhi NCR.
Member (Technical), NHAI, Alok Deepankar reviewed the pollution-control measures and directed field teams to ensure full deployment of equipment, manpower and water sprinkling, regular operation of anti-smog guns and daily mechanical sweeping.
He also emphasised strict compliance with norms established by Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) in Delhi-NCR which includes covering of construction materials, maintenance of dust-free road surfaces and intensified measures as per applicable GRAP stages.
As part of its environmental initiatives, NHAI has planted around 9.80 lakh plants in NCR during Financial year Y 2025-26 against a target of 9.52 lakh, achieving survival rates of over 90 percent.