MCG commissioner reviews progress on CAQM action plan

MCG commissioner said regular monitoring and inter-departmental coordination was needed to ensure that targets are achieved within stipulated timelines.

Published on: Aug 18, 2026, 08:05:00 IST

By Leena Dhankhar

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Gurugram: Municipal Corporation of Gurugram (MCG) commissioner Pradeep Dahiya on Monday reviewed the progress of measures being taken to improve air quality and control pollution in the city.

The meeting reviewed air quality monitoring, traffic decongestion, public transport and electric vehicle charging, among others. (HT PHOTO)

Officials from Gurugram Metropolitan Development Authority (GMDA), MCG, National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), Haryana State Pollution Control Board, police and other departments attended the meeting, which focused on targets under the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) action plan.

The meeting reviewed air quality monitoring, traffic decongestion, public transport, electric vehicle charging, parking, Integrated Traffic Management System (ITMS), construction and demolition waste management, mechanical road sweeping, dust control, anti-smog measures and remediation of legacy waste at Bandhwari.

Currently, Gurugram has three air-quality monitoring stations at Vikas Sadan, Gurugram University in Sector 51 and TERI Gram. Five more stations have been proposed at WTP Basai, KR Mangalam University, Tau Devi Lal Park in Sector 22, Leisure Valley Park in Sector 29 and SGT University.

Officials said the necessary NOCs have been obtained and the stations are targeted for completion by December 2026.

Traffic decongestion was also reviewed. Officials identified 31 short-term hotspots for 2026, including areas around Sector 48/49/South City-II, Sector 40/45-Cyber Park, Sector 4/5 Chowk and Palam Vihar-Rajendra Chowk/Rejangla Chowk.

Under the first phase of the ITMS, 1,200 cameras are operational at 218 locations. The second phase, covering 258 locations and 2,722 cameras, is targeted for completion by December 2026.

For dust control, around 404-km of roads have been identified for mechanical sweeping. Officials said 20 machines are currently operational and their routes are monitored through GPS.

Officials said 30 water sprinklers are currently available against a requirement of 40 during the GRAP period. There are also 13 anti-smog guns available against a requirement of 22.

Officials added that 118 construction sites below 500 square metres were inspected. Ten were found violating dust-control norms and environmental compensation and penalties totalling ₹2.20 lakh were imposed.

The progress of legacy waste remediation at Bandhwari was also reviewed.With Gurugram generating around 1,200 tonnes of fresh waste daily, officials highlighted the need to bridge an additional 1,200-tonne processing-capacity gap by December 2026.

The meeting also discussed electric mobility. Gurugram currently has 25 battery-swapping stations, 50 swapping points, 15 EV charging stations and 40 charging points. The plan is to include at least one charging or battery-swapping facility within every 3x3-km grid.

Dahiya said regular monitoring and inter-departmental coordination was needed to ensure that targets are achieved within stipulated timelines.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
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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