India, Nov. 15 -- The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) is planning to increase the number of designated Construction and Demolition (C&D) waste collection sites to 250 in the city, with one in each MCD ward, said an MCD official on Friday. As of now,19 of the new sites have already been identified.

Official said that the decision was taken in view of the increasing air pollution in the city. "We want to ensure that there are enough sites in the city as incorrect C&D waste dumping can add to air pollution. The work will be done in a phased manner in the coming months, so that we can reduce the air pollution," added the official.

Of the 19 sites already identified, 4 each are in the Narela and South zones, 3 in the Shahdara South and ...