The Government of Odisha, on January 04, 2026, notified regarding the actions to be taken to control Air Quality.
The following has been stated namely: -
• A task force shall be constituted at the city level/district level with all stakeholders to visit various areas of the city on a regular basis and identify air polluting sources/ dust generating points/ open waste burning areas, and appropriate directions shall be issued to curb the air pollution in the city.
• Mechanical road sweepers shall be used for cleaning every day of all the major roads and all four-lane roads. It may be ensured that the entire road network may be cleaned on day-today basis.
• Water spraying/sprinkling shall be carried out every day on the earthen/WBM roads to prevent fugitive dust generation.
• Use of coal by roadside dhabas has been prohibited vide gazette Notification No. 1954 Dtd. 04.11.2016. Accordingly, Coal/ coke/ wood burning in all the dhabas/ hotels/ eateries inside the city should be completely stopped, and action shall be taken against defaulters as per law.
[Notification no: 21602]
