India, Feb. 21 -- The Municipal Corporation Gurugram (MCG) has decided to procure nine new anti-smog gun machines, shifting focus toward CNG-operated technology.

The initiative is part of a broader plan to improve air quality and control dust pollution on major city roads, officials said.

According to civic officials, the primary task of these machines will be sprinkling water on major roads to prevent dust from rising due to vehicular movement. The proposal, prepared by MCG, will be sent to headquarters for approval, following which the procurement process will begin.

The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) released Rs.34 crore fund to strengthen Gurugram's pollution-control measures. Of this, Rs.10 crore has been earmarked f...