Gurugram: To tackle rising air pollution levels, various departments in Gurugram have begun implementing a detailed Annual Action Plan for 2026 aimed at significantly improving air quality across the city. The plan focuses on major pollution sources such as road dust, vehicular emissions, construction and demolition (C&D) activities, and urban traffic congestion.
The primary objective of the action plan is to achieve at least a 10 percent reduction in particulate matter—PM10 and PM2.5—by 2026 compared to the average levels recorded between 2021 and 2024. Strategies have been formulated based on data from the city’s three existing Continuous Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Stations, ensuring a data-driven approach to pollution control.
Strengthening public transport forms a key pillar of the plan. Officials acknowledged that the current number of city buses is far below actual requirements. To address this gap, buses will be added in a phased manner.
The plan also includes expansion of electric bus services, establishment of more e-charging stations, introduction of battery swapping facilities, smart parking systems, and measures to ease congestion. These initiatives aim to reduce reliance on private vehicles and cut emissions caused by traffic.
33 Traffic Congestion Points Identified
Authorities have identified 33 major traffic congestion points across Gurugram. Short-term and long-term improvement works have already begun at several locations.
Measures include signal optimization, lane management, and road infrastructure upgrades. At junctions connected to national highways, construction of flyovers and large-scale infrastructure projects has been proposed to ensure smoother traffic flow.
C&D Waste Management Push
Gurugram generates around 1,500 tonnes of construction and demolition waste daily, while existing processing capacity stands at 1,200 tonnes per day. To bridge this gap, the plan proposes setting up new C&D waste processing units, promoting the use of recycled construction materials, and making the use of processed materials mandatory in government projects. These steps are expected to curb open dumping and reduce dust pollution.
Over 600 km Roads to Be Redeveloped
Recognizing road dust as a major pollution contributor, the city plans to redevelop more than 600 km of municipal roads during 2026–27. Works include paving broken and unpaved roads, strengthening road edges, regular mechanical sweeping, and washing. Monthly targets have been fixed to ensure timely execution.
Technology-Driven Traffic Management
Gurugram already operates an Integrated Traffic Management System with Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) and e-challan facilities. In the second phase, 2,722 cameras will be installed at 258 locations. These cameras will not only enhance traffic discipline but may also be used to monitor sanitation, waterlogging, garbage and debris dumping, and potholes, as per decisions taken in the review meeting.