Dust pollution: MCD to fix internal roads

The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) is planning to purchase machines for fixing potholes and repairing internal roads in order to reduce dust and combat rising pollution levels. The project is estimated to cost over Rs 9 crore. The closure of hot-mix plants in Delhi-NCR has caused a delay in road repairs due to the unavailability of materials. The MCD aims to quickly repair small potholes and cracks in road surfaces, saving time, labor, and expenditure on relaying roads. Additionally, efforts to control air pollution include the maintenance of mechanical road sweepers and hiring of additional machines.