Operation Clean Air yields positive results with low or no visible dust in Noida: CAQM
Operation Clean Air to tackle pollution in the National Capital Region (NCR) is yielding positive results with low or no visible dust in Noida, the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) said on Tuesday after inspection of roads.
Giving details, the CAQM said, as part of Operation Clean Air, it inspected 142 road stretches maintained by the Noida Authority on Monday. It said the majority of stretches were found with low or no visible dust.
The findings of the inspection indicated an encouraging overall scenario. Out of the 142 road stretches inspected, only four stretches exhibited high visible dust levels, while 24 stretches showed moderate dust, 66 stretches recorded low dust intensity and 48 stretches were found to have no visible dust.
The limited stretches exhibiting high visible dust were, in certain cases, associated with the accumulation of MSW and/or C&D waste, particularly at locations such as under flyovers, metro corridors and specific arterial road segments.
These observations highlight the need for focused attention on identified hotspots to prevent re-accumulation of dust and waste and to ensure targeted sweeping and dust suppression actions across all road stretches, the CAQM said.
The Commission emphasised that sustained and intensified efforts are required, especially at vulnerable locations, through regular mechanical sweeping, prompt lifting and scientific disposal of collected dust and waste, effective water sprinkling and strict prevention of waste dumping and open burning.
“As part of its continuous monitoring, review and enforcement actions under the statutory framework of the extant Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP), the Commission for Air Quality Management in NCR and Adjoining Areas (CAQM) conducted an inspection drive on 05.01.2026 in Noida to assess the status of road-cleaning, mechanical sweeping operations and overall upkeep of road stretches maintained by the Noida Authority.
The inspection was carried out under ‘Operation Clean Air’ with the objective of evaluating on-ground implementation of dust mitigation measures and identifying issues related to visible road dust, accumulation of Municipal Solid Waste (MSW), Construction and Demolition (C&D) waste and instances of open burning” the CAQM statement said.
For the inspection, a total of 10 inspection teams, comprising officers from the Uttar Pradesh Pollution Control Board (UPPCB) and CAQM Flying Squad, were deployed. The teams inspected 142 road stretches under the jurisdiction of the Noida Authority.
Geo-tagged and time-stamped photographic evidence was collected during the inspections and submitted to the Commission as part of the consolidated inspection report.
The inspection and enforcement drives under ‘Operation Clean Air’ will continue to be undertaken regularly across the NCR to ensure strict compliance with its Statutory Directions and GRAP measures for dust mitigation and prevention of open burning.
The CAQM remains committed to working on a war footing with all concerned agencies in NCR to ensure clean, green, dust-free and well-maintained road stretches in the region.
