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Haryana's Jhajjar intensifies anti-pollution drive as NCR battles toxic air

Jhajjar, Nov 13 (UNI) Authorities in Haryana's Jhajjar district have intensified dust-control operations, nighttime surveillance and enforcement against polluting activities across Jhajjar, Bahadurgarh and Beri as the National Capital Region (NCR) struggles with deteriorating air quality, posing serious health risks to residents.
The district administration has deployed anti-smog guns and water tankers to suppress road dust, while municipal teams have been directed to closely monitor construction activities, open waste burning and other sources of air pollution under Stage III of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP).
Deputy Commissioner Varsha Khangwal has instructed all concerned departments to ensure strict enforcement of pollution-control restrictions, making it clear that issuing orders alone would not be sufficient to address the worsening environmental situation. "Merely issuing directions is not enough to control air pollution. Regular monitoring and effective action on the ground are equally essential," Khangwal said.
The measures come amid growing concerns over the impact of particulate pollution on public health, particularly among children, elderly people and those suffering from respiratory and cardiovascular diseases. Fine dust particles, including PM2.5 and PM10, are among the major pollutants affecting air quality in the NCR. Road dust, construction activities, industrial emissions and waste burning contribute to the region's pollution burden.
According to the district administration, the municipal councils of Jhajjar and Bahadurgarh and the municipal committee of Beri have stepped up water sprinkling and sanitation operations on major roads, at public places and in areas identified as vulnerable to excessive dust.
Anti-smog guns are being used to spray fine water droplets to help settle airborne dust, while tankers are being deployed to prevent loose particles from becoming airborne because of vehicular movement. Officials have been instructed to pay particular attention to busy roads, dust-prone locations and other pollution-sensitive areas. The administration has also ordered regular removal and proper disposal of accumulated road dust and waste to prevent repeated suspension of dust particles in the atmosphere.
However, water sprinkling provides only temporary relief from road dust and cannot independently address the wider pollution problem caused by vehicle exhaust, industrial emissions and other sources. Night patrols, construction restrictions and action against waste burning
The deputy commissioner has directed municipal patrol teams to conduct nighttime inspections to identify violations of pollution-control restrictions. Special emphasis has been placed on preventing the open burning of garbage and other waste, which releases harmful pollutants into the atmosphere. Officials have also been directed to enforce restrictions on prohibited construction and demolition activities in accordance with the applicable GRAP provisions.
The administration has called for strict monitoring of stone-crushing and mining operations to ensure compliance with restrictions imposed under the pollution-control framework. Khangwal instructed the concerned departments to maintain surveillance of vehicular emissions and crop-residue burning incidents, both of which contribute to air pollution in the region.
The enforcement drive is intended to prevent further pollution at a time when unfavourable atmospheric conditions can trap pollutants near the ground, increasing exposure for people living and working in affected areas. The deputy commissioner said effective coordination among municipal bodies, enforcement agencies and other departments was essential for implementing pollution-control measures. "Controlling air pollution is a priority for the district administration. All departments must work in coordination and ensure strict compliance with the prescribed guidelines," she said. The administration has also appealed to residents to stop burning garbage in the open, avoid activities that generate unnecessary dust and maintain cleanliness in their neighbourhoods.
Khangwal said cooperation from residents, alongside effective enforcement by government agencies, would be essential to reducing pollution and protecting public health across the district. UNI KK CDS
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