A special cell would be constituted in Haryana to enforce ban on burning of waste, receive information regarding improper disposal of construction and demolition waste and monitor pollution levels in the state.
This was informed at a meeting for implementation of graded response action plan to combat air pollution in the National Capital Region (NCR) held in Gurugram.
During the meeting, Additional Chief Secretary, Environment Department, KK Khandelwal, said that the Transport Department is preparing software for auditing and assessment of Pollution Under Control Certification System for vehicles in Haryana.
This would enable monitoring of all centres where Pollution Under Control certificates are issued. A special cell equipped with tools for testing emission levels of vehicles and technical staff would also be constituted, and the Haryana State Pollution Control Board would also provide financial assistance for this purpose, said he.