India, Dec. 25 -- The Public Works Department (PWD) will develop four model road stretches across Delhi, including at least one in south Delhi, to curb dust-related pollution, officials said on Tuesday. The stretches will be redeveloped with end-to-end paving, green belts and proper footpaths to eliminate exposed soil patches where dust accumulates.

Officials said the government has decided that all major roads will be paved continuously from one end to the other, leaving no "brown areas" or unpaved sections. The long-term plan is to extend this approach to all arterial roads, including the entire Ring Road and Outer Ring Road, to ensure dust-free corridors.

PWD minister Parvesh Verma said instructions have been issued to prepare four m...