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

Source: The Times of India· Yashasvi Vasistha· August 21, 2026

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 iss…

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