New Delhi, Dec. 31 -- Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Tuesday said the Delhi government will begin construction of nearly 400 km of roads aimed at reducing dust pollution once restrictions under the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) are withdrawn.

GRAP, a short-term emergency framework triggered during severe air pollution episodes, prohibits construction activity across the city.

According to the Chief Minister, the proposed roads will be built wall-to-wall to prevent dust generation from unpaved road edges, a major contributor to particulate pollution in the capital, reported PTI.

Mist Spray Systems to Complement Road Work

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