MCG assigns zone-wise monitoring duties to officers for dust pollution control

The Municipal Corporation of Gurugram (MCG) on Saturday assigned zone-wise responsibilities to senior officials to oversee the implementation of the Commission for Air Quality Management’s (CAQM) City Action Plan, officials said

Published on: Oct 25, 2026, 07:38:20 IST

By Leena Dhankhar

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The Municipal Corporation of Gurugram (MCG) on Saturday assigned zone-wise responsibilities to senior officials to oversee the implementation of the Commission for Air Quality Management’s (CAQM) City Action Plan, officials said.

Municipal commissioner Pradeep Dahiya issued an order on Saturday directing officials to review road redevelopment work and verify dust control measures. “The exercise will focus on assessing the progress of road redevelopment and checking the implementation of prescribed dust control measures on identified roads,” he said.

According to the order, Dahiya will monitor zones 1 and 2, while additional municipal commissioner Ankita Chaudhary will oversee zones 3 and 4. Additional municipal commissioner Yash Jaluka has been assigned to monitor zones 5 and 6; meanwhile, additional municipal commissioner Ravinder Yadav will supervise horticulture-related work across all zones.

The order states that officials will verify roads redeveloped under the CAQM City Action Plan across the city last week and examine the implementation of prescribed measures to control dust pollution, along with the progress of related works and available records.

The assessment of horticulture and related works will include checking progress and available data on horticulture activities, pond revival, and rainwater harvesting works, officials said.

The chief engineer and concerned engineering officials have been directed to provide records, technical assistance including road details and other support to officers responsible for monitoring.

Concerned officials have been directed to undertake monitoring, verification and technical coordination according to their assigned responsibilities, officials said, adding that penalties will be imposed on contractors and action will be taken against officials who are responsible.

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Leena Dhankhar
Leena Dhankhar is Senior Editor and Bureau Chief, Gurugram, at Hindustan Times, where she has spent over 17 years chronicling the transformation of one of India's fastest-growing urban regions. From starting her career as a crime reporter to leading the Gurugram bureau, her journalism has been defined by investigative reporting, in-depth storytelling and an unwavering focus on public interest. Over nearly two decades, she has reported extensively across crime, politics, civic governance, elections, real estate, environment, courts, sports, education and entertainment, covering Gurugram, Faridabad, Nuh and Palwal. Her reporting has exposed several major scams and systemic failures, including insurance frauds, waste management irregularities, illegal arms manufacturing units in Nuh, illegal mining in the Aravallis, organised crime networks and governance lapses affecting millions of residents. Known for her investigative work and exclusive stories, Leena has reported on high-impact national issues, including the Nicaragua charter flight carrying Indian migrants that was turned back amid allegations of human trafficking, exposing the growing network of illegal immigration rackets. Her work has also focused on gang wars, prison administration, juvenile crime, women and child protection systems, the functioning of the Juvenile Justice Board and Child Welfare Committee, and environmental challenges such as pollution, waterlogging and deteriorating civic infrastructure. Beyond hard news, Leena has extensively documented Haryana's rich heritage, forests and wildlife, bringing attention to the state's historical landmarks, biodiversity, conservation efforts and ecological challenges through immersive reportage and feature writing. Her journalism has consistently gone beyond breaking news. She has documented Gurugram's rapid urbanisation through long-form narratives and enterprise reporting on issues ranging from pothole-ridden roads, flooding and waste management to the changing social fabric of India's Millennium City. She also writes widely read feature columns, including The Outsider, Changemaker, and Concern for Gurugram, profiling people, places and ideas shaping the city's identity. Leena is the author of Gurugram School Murder, published by Juggernaut Books, a deeply reported account of one of India's most high-profile school murder investigations. She is currently working on her second book, an investigative work exploring some of India's most significant scams and fraud investigations. Beyond print journalism, she has expanded her storytelling through public speaking and digital media. She is a TEDx speaker and has produced podcasts exploring Gurugram's transformation, civic challenges and untold stories. Her work reflects a commitment to narrative journalism that combines rigorous reporting with compelling storytelling. A law graduate with an MBA in Human Resources, Leena brings a multidisciplinary perspective to her reporting, particularly on governance, public policy and legal affairs. She has travelled extensively across India to pursue investigative assignments, often reporting from remote locations and conflict-prone areas in search of stories that matter.Read More

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