The Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) has stepped up efforts to curb air pollution in the city by identifying major pollution hotspots and introducing a comprehensive policy to reduce pollution caused by construction activities. The measures are part of preparations aimed at ensuring cleaner air and sustainable urban development, especially in view of the 2030 Commonwealth Games.
AMC has identified nine pollution-prone areas — Pirana, Rakhial, Raikhad, Bopal, Vatva, SP Stadium, Chandkheda and Maninagar — along with 16 construction and demolition (C&D) waste collection centres as key sources of pollution. The civic body plans to effectively utilise funds received under the National Clean Air Programme (NCAP) and the 15th Finance Commission to address these issues.
Currently, 16 truck-mounted mist machines are operating across the city. Six of these are deployed at the Pirana dumpsite and nearby areas, while the remaining 10 are used regularly on identified polluted road stretches. In addition, 62 mechanical road sweepers are in operation to reduce particulate matter levels.
To control pollution from construction activities, AMC has implemented the “Good Construction Practices Policy.” Under this policy, construction sites with a built-up area of more than 20,000 square metres must install dust sensors, air quality display boards and CCTV cameras. The use of mist machines, complete covering of excavated soil or sand, barricading with green nets, proper paving of internal access roads, and tyre-washing facilities at entry and exit points have also been made mandatory.
So far, dust sensors have been installed at around 140 construction sites. Increased use of green nets has helped reduce violations, leading to lower penalty collections. During 2024–25, AMC collected ₹1.71 crore in penalties from construction sites, while ₹1.16 crore has been collected so far in 2025–26.
The civic body has developed 25 C&D waste collection centres, and a processing plant with a capacity of 1,000 tonnes per day (TPD) is currently operational at Gyaspur. Another processing plant of similar capacity is expected to become operational by December 2026.
To tackle vehicular pollution, Ahmedabad has adopted a greener public transport model with 1,052 CNG buses and 207 electric buses. The city also has 128 electric vehicle charging stations in operation. To enhance green cover, AMC has developed 303 gardens and 118 urban forests, increasing the city’s green cover to about 12.5 per cent.
Of the ₹652.22 crore grant received under NCAP, AMC has already utilised 95.69 per cent, amounting to ₹624.14 crore, towards pollution control measures.