In a determined bid to improve the city’s deteriorating air quality, the Gurugram administration has set a concrete target to reduce particulate matter (PM10 and PM2.5) levels by at least 10% by the end of 2026. This goal is benchmarked against the average pollution levels recorded between 2021 and 2024. The target was formally announced during a high-level inter-departmental coordination meeting chaired by Municipal Corporation of Gurugram (MCG) Commissioner Pradeep Dahiya.
The comprehensive action plan for 2026 focuses on tackling the primary sources of pollution: road dust, vehicular emissions, and construction and demolition (C&D) waste. Officials highlighted that road dust is a major contributor, prompting a decision to redevelop and strengthen over 600 km of roads under the MCG’s jurisdiction during the 2026-27 period. This will involve paving broken stretches, hardening road edges (shoulder strengthening), and implementing regular mechanical sweeping.
To address vehicular pollution, the administration emphasized the urgent need to strengthen public transport. Acknowledging that the current fleet of city buses is inadequate, the plan proposes a phased procurement of new buses, including electric buses, and the expansion of EV charging and battery-swapping infrastructure. Additionally, 33 major traffic congestion points have been identified for immediate intervention to reduce idling emissions.
Commissioner Dahiya directed all implementing agencies—including GMDA, Traffic Police, HSPCB, and NHAI—to submit mandatory monthly progress reports by the 5th of every month. “This action plan is being implemented through strict inter-agency coordination. We will closely monitor the monthly reports to ensure time-bound outcomes,” Dahiya stated. The plan also includes setting up new C&D waste processing facilities to bridge the gap between the 1,500 tonnes of waste generated daily and the current processing capacity of 1,200 tonnes.
