Uncovered construction materials add to pollution woes in Palam Vihar

Gurgaon | Wednesday | 12th December, 2018

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Residents of Palam Vihar are none-too-happy over the kiosks – more than a handful of them – selling construction material in the area. Today, it’s the same situation as it was years ago – no improvement.”Bestech, Palam Vihar (C1 and C2 blocks) and Ashok Vihar are some of the societies nearby. “There are half-a-dozen of them at a single place on the road that leads to Palam Vihar, after the railway crossing,” pointed out Shashank, who also resides in the locality. They have objected to the presence of the vendors , near Dharam Colony, who, they claim, are flouting directions given by the National Green Tribunal ( NGT ).Here, construction material lies exposed to the elements, while loose dust is left unwatered. “It is among the major causes of pollution here.”Locals shared that they had carried out a protest march against the polluting kiosks..