**Executive Summary**
The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) conducted an inspection drive in Faridabad, Haryana, on January 13, 2026, to assess road dust mitigation measures and the upkeep of road stretches maintained by the Municipal Corporation of Faridabad (MCF). The inspection was part of intensified enforcement under the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) and involved assessing on-ground implementation of road cleaning measures and identifying dust and waste accumulation hotspots. The MCF has been advised to strengthen monitoring and ensure uniform implementation of dust suppression measures.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Inspection Details**
* Inspection Date: January 13, 2026
* Conducted by: CAQM in NCR and Adjoining Areas
* Purpose: Assess road dust mitigation and upkeep by MCF under GRAP
* Operation: Carried out under Operation Clean Air
* Teams: Nine teams, comprising officers from Haryana State Pollution Control Board (HSPCB) and the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) deployed.
* Coverage: 127 road stretches inspected
* **Findings of Inspection**
* Dust Levels: 17 stretches with high dust, 25 moderate, 66 low, and 19 with no visible dust.
* Causes: High dust associated with accumulation of MSW and Construction & Demolition (C&D) waste.
* Other issues: Isolated cases of open burning observed.
* **Corrective Actions and Recommendations**
* Immediate and sustained action at identified hotspots required.
* Action required: Intensified mechanical sweeping, regular water sprinkling, prompt lifting and scientific disposal of MSW and C&D waste.
* Enforcement: Strict enforcement to prevent waste dumping and open burning.
* Monitoring: MCF advised to strengthen monitoring mechanisms and ensure uniform dust suppression across all stretches.
* Continued Inspections: Inspections and enforcement drives under ‘Operation Clean Air' to continue regularly.
**Impact Analysis**
**Municipal Corporation of Faridabad (MCF)**
* **Impact:**
* Must address identified issues of road dust and MSW accumulation.
* Subject to ongoing inspections and enforcement drives.
* **Action Required:**
* Implement immediate and sustained corrective actions at identified hotspots.
* Strengthen monitoring mechanisms.
* Ensure uniform implementation of dust suppression measures across all road stretches.
* Enforce strict measures to prevent waste dumping and open burning.
**Citizens of Faridabad**
* **Impact:**
* Potentially benefit from cleaner, dust-free roads and improved air quality.
* **Action Required:**
* No specific action required from the document, but cooperation with the MCF's efforts is implied.
**Haryana State Pollution Control Board (HSPCB) and the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB)**
* **Impact:**
* Involved in the inspection and enforcement activities.
* **Action Required:**
* Continue to participate in inspections and provide support to the CAQM and MCF.
Key Entities Referenced
Commission for Air Quality Management in NCR and Adjoining Areas (CAQM): The primary regulatory body conducting the inspection and issuing directives related to air quality management.
Municipal Corporation of Faridabad (MCF): The local municipal body responsible for maintaining the road stretches that were inspected.
Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP): The framework under which the intensified enforcement measures are being conducted.
Operation Clean Air: The specific initiative under which the inspection was conducted.
Faridabad, Haryana: Location where the inspection drive took place.
Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
CAQM conducts inspection of road stretches
maintained by Municipal Corporation of
Faridabad
Targeted corrective measures directed to curb road dust and
MSW management issues
प्रव तथ: 14 JAN 2026 5:12PM by PIB Delhi
The Commission for Air Quality Management in NCR and Adjoining Areas (CAQM) conducted an
inspection drive in Faridabad, Haryana, on 13.01.2026, to assess road dust mitigation measures and the
upkeep of road stretches maintained by the Municipal Corporation of Faridabad (MCF), as part of its
intensified enforcement under the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP).
The inspection was conducted under Operation Clean Air to assess on-ground implementation of road
cleaning and sweeping measures and to identify locations prone to visible dust, municipal solid waste
accumulation and related issues.
A total of 9 teams, comprising officers from the Haryana State Pollution Control Board (HSPCB) and the
Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), were deployed for the inspection. The teams inspected 127 road
stretches and submitted to the Commission geo-tagged and time-stamped photographic evidence collected
during the inspections, as part of the consolidated inspection report.
The findings of the inspection revealed that while a substantial number of road stretches exhibited low or
no visible dust, several stretches require focused attention. Of the total stretches inspected, 17 were found
to have high dust levels and 25 moderate dust levels, while 66 stretches recorded low dust levels and 19
stretches had no visible dust. Stretches with high dust were, in many cases, associated with accumulation
of MSW and Construction & Demolition (C&D) waste, particularly along key corridors, junctions and
service roads. Isolated instances of open burning were also observed.
The Commission emphasized the need for immediate and sustained corrective actions at identified
hotspots, including intensified mechanical sweeping, regular water sprinkling, prompt lifting and scientific
disposal of MSW and C&D waste, and strict enforcement to prevent waste dumping and open burning.
The MCF has been advised to strengthen monitoring mechanisms and ensure uniform implementation of
dust suppression measures across all road stretches to prevent re-accumulation of dust.
Inspection and enforcement drives under ‘Operation Clean Air’ will continue to be undertaken regularly
across the region to ensure strict compliance with statutory directions and GRAP enforcement measures.
CAQM reiterates its commitment to working in close coordination with all concerned agencies to ensure
clean, dust-free and well-maintained road infrastructure across the region.Operation Clean Air – #CAQM conducts inspection of road stretches maintained
by @MCF_Faridabad; targeted corrective measures directed to curb road dust
and MSW management issues.
For details, visit: https://t.co/HcZdTsbG7g pic.twitter.com/GuPI6GZ36L
— Commission for Air Quality Management (@CAQM_Official) January 14, 2026
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