Construction Air Pollution a Growing Environmental Crisis

Vivek Singh, Proprietor, and Dr. Neha Singh, Environmentalist and Air Pollution Specialist, BuildStreet, discuss the causes, impacts, and solutions to air pollution caused by construction activities in India.

India’s rapid urbanisation and infrastructure development have come at a cost—air pollution. Among the many sources of air pollution, construction activities are a significant yet often overlooked contributor. From towering skyscrapers in Mumbai to metro projects in Delhi, construction sites and pace of NH construction increased 2.8 times to 33.8 km/day (2023-24) from 12.1 km/day (2014-15) construction is a significant activity in today’s India. However, the construction sites are also hotspots for dust, emissions, and pollutants that degrade air quality and pose serious health risks.