India, Dec. 6 -- Chief minister Rekha Gupta on Friday issued strict directions to the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) to ensure effective dust mitigation across all its construction sites in the national capital, emphasising cleanliness beneath elevated corridors.

Chairing a high-level review meeting with senior DMRC officials, Gupta noted that multiple complaints had been received regarding dust emissions at under-construction Metro sites. She also flagged concerns at several stretches, where construction had been completed, being left without proper restoration of roads and footpaths, leading to traffic disruptions and pollution.

"I have personally observed garbage accumulation and lack of cleanliness below elevated Metro routes. ...