India, Feb. 20 -- The Ghaziabad Municipal Corporation has begun drafting a plan to achieve dust-free roads within the next three years, aiming to curb pollution and provide cleaner surroundings for commuters. Officials have decided to conduct a comprehensive survey using drones, satellite imagery, and Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) technology to identify dusty patches across the city's road network.

Municipal commissioner Vikramaditya Malik said that the survey would assess dusty locations under flyovers, footpaths, and major intersections. "After the survey, we will develop a work plan to rectify these issues and achieve dust-free roads in the next three years," Malik said, adding that the work plan is expected to be ready within t...