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Gurugram Fights Air Pollution: No Fuel Without PUC, 1054 Hotspots Identified, Major Decisions Taken
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News18•30-09-2026, 08:22
Gurugram Fights Air Pollution: No Fuel Without PUC, 1054 Hotspots Identified, Major Decisions Taken
- •Gurugram held a meeting to combat rising air pollution, especially with winter approaching, focusing on air quality improvement, road dust control, and waste management.
- •The city plans to increase air quality monitoring stations from 3 to 8 by December 2026 to enhance data-driven pollution control.
- •Mechanical road sweeping covers over 600 km daily, with 24 machines operating from 9 PM to 7 AM, monitored by GPS and field officers.
- •Gurugram is implementing a 'no petrol-diesel without PUC' policy, similar to Delhi, with petrol pumps instructed to enforce this and install CCTV cameras.
- •The Gurugram Road Redevelopment Plan is underway, with 179.04 km of roads already redeveloped and 162 km meeting CAQM quality standards.
Key Questions Answered
Gurugram plans to increase its continuous air quality monitoring centers from 3 to 8, with a target deadline set for December 2026 to help make pollution control measures more data-driven.
Vehicles without a valid Pollution Under Control (PUC) certificate and those that have completed their prescribed age will not be provided petrol or diesel, similar to rules in Delhi.
Out of 611 roads identified for redevelopment from a 2,091-kilometer network, MCG's target for 2026 is 396 kilometers. Administrative approval has been given for 376.72 kilometers, and redevelopment has been completed on 179.04 kilometers.
