Delhi government orders construction ban for 42 days to tackle winter air pollution

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1. Fri, 21 August 2026

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   • Times of India08:19first to report
     Delhi government orders construction ban for 42 days to tackle winter air pollution

     Delhi will ban all construction activities from December 10 to January 20. This measure aims to control the city's severe winter air pollution levels. AI-enabled cameras and a Dust Portal will monitor construction sites for violations. The government will issue warnings and fines for non-compliance with the new rules. Citizens are encouraged to report any observed construction work during this period.

   • rediff.com18:20
     Delhi to ban construction during winter to curb pollution

     Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta announced a complete ban on construction activities from December 10 to January 20 to combat severe winter air pollution. The government will use its AI-powered Dust Portal 2.0 and AI-enabled cameras to monitor construction sites over 500 square metres in real-time, issuing alerts and fines for violations. Citizens are encouraged to report non-compliance.