New Delhi, May 23 -- In a move to curb industrial air pollution, the Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) on Friday made it mandatory for all construction and demolition sites to register on its Dust Portal before their building plans can be approved. The goal is to ensure strict implementation of dust control measures.

"The DPCC has directed the land owning/construction agencies, contractors for adherence to the 14 points dust mitigation measures for ensuring control of dust pollution at construction and demolition sites, prescribe for wet suppression through prescribed anti-smog guns and water sprinkling...," read a letter from the office of the Environment minister.

According to the Office of Environment Minister Manjinder Singh ...