Delhi Launches Plan for Dust-Free Roads, Cleaner Air and Better Drainage

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The Delhi government has started a new plan to cut dust pollution by improving the way roads are built and maintained. On Monday, the Public Works Department (PWD) signed an agreement with the Central Road Research Institute (CRRI) and the School of Planning and Architecture (SPA).

Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said road upkeep in Delhi will now be based on studies, data, and modern methods instead of old practices. She said fast city growth, heavy traffic, air pollution, and waterlogging have made this change necessary.

A major goal of the plan is to help make Delhi’s roads cleaner and reduce dust in the air. The government will work on green belts along roads, plant more local species, improve rainwater collection, and strengthen drainage systems. Work will also be done on roadside landscaping.

The Chief Minister’s Office (CMO) said the agreement will lead to the creation of a Road Asset Management System (RAMS). This digital system will help officials check road conditions, traffic pressure, road strength, repair needs, and road life more accurately.

RAMS will also keep digital records of roads across the city. This will help departments carry out regular checks and decide which roads need repairs first.

To deal with waterlogging, road levels and drainage networks will be redesigned. Officials said future road designs will also support groundwater recharge.