Source: The post is based on the article “NHAI sets up centre to manage dust” published in “TOI” on 3rd November 2023
Why in the News?
The National Highways Authority of India(NHAI) has set up a ‘Dust and Control Management Centre’.
What is the Dust and Control Management Centre?
| Specifications | Details |
| Setup by | National Highways Authority of India(NHAI) |
| Recommended by | Commission of Air Quality Management (CAQM) |
| Purpose | To monitor the effective implementation of dust control measures in National Highway(NH) projects in Delhi-NCR. |
What is the National Highways Authority of India(NHAI)?
| Specifications | Details |
| Established in | 1988 |
| Purpose | Development, maintenance and management of national highways in India |
| Parent Ministry | Ministry of Road Transport and Highways |
| Initiatives | Bharatmala Project, National Highways Development Project |
Note: National Highways/Expressways constitute only about 1.7% of the length of all roads but they carry about 40% of the road traffic.
UPSC Syllabus: Environment
