CAQM slams DDA for "recurring negligence" over dust, waste, burning on Delhi roads

• CAQM pulled up Delhi Development Authority (DDA) for "recurring negligence" in maintaining roads under its jurisdiction.
• Inspections found high dust levels, accumulation of municipal and construction waste, and instances of waste burning on DDA-maintained roads.
• The findings resulted from CAQM's 'Operation Clean Air' drive, where 19 teams inspected 136 road stretches on December 12.
• Specific issues included high dust on 15 stretches, MSW on 55, C&D waste on 53, and waste burning at 6 locations.
• CAQM directed DDA to intensify corrective measures, including mechanical sweeping, water sprinkling, and preventing open burning.

Why It Matters: DDA's negligence in road upkeep directly worsens Delhi's air pollution crisis.