CLEAN AIR DIALOGUES

CLEAN AIR DIALOGUES

Addressing Sources of Air Pollution
Tackling Re-suspended Dust from Roads and Construction Sites

Welcome & Introduction: Sarika Panda, Raahgiri Foundation

Moderator: Dr. S.D. Attri, Member (Technical), CAQM                                                          

Discussants: Dr. Niraj Sharma (Former Senior Principal Scientist, CSIR-CRRI) (TBC); Nidhi Madan, Director – Cities and Urban Landscape, Raahgiri Foundation (TBC); Anumita Roychowdhury, Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) (TBC)
This session will examine one of the most significant and visible contributors to particulate pollution in the NCR road and construction dust. Re-suspended dust from vehicular movement, unpaved shoulders, and construction activities accounts for a substantial share of the region’s PM₁₀ and PM₂.₅ load. The discussion will move from macro-level policy to on-ground realities, covering street design, material science, infrastructure management, and enforcement of dust suppression measures.
This is the second discussion in a series of dialogues exploring the multifaceted challenges of air pollution, bringing together perspectives from science, policy, health, and civil society.

(Collaboration: Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM), Raahgiri Foundation)