New Delhi, Oct 29
In a bid to create cleaner surroundings for National Highway users and nearby communities, the NHAI on Wednesday said it has taken proactive steps and issued a comprehensive Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) to its field offices in Delhi-NCR to mitigate air pollution caused by highway construction and allied activities.
In addition, the SOP also includes regular monitoring of air quality indices at project sites and adherence to guidelines issued by the Commission of Air Quality Management (CAQM) and Central/State Pollution Control Boards.
According to the ministry, the guidelines also encourage the use of "inert materials and Construction and Demolition (C&D) waste" to reduce environmental impact and support sustainable construction practices.