Gurugram bans coal and wood fuels in restaurants to reduce air pollution

District Magistrate Uttam Singh banned the use of coal and wood in tandoors at all hotels, restaurants, and open-air eateries in Gurugram, India.

The order follows revised provisions of the Graded Response Action Plan issued by the Commission for Air Quality Management. These rules require all food establishments to use equipment powered by electricity, gas, or other approved clean fuels. The local administration will enforce these rules immediately to lower air pollution levels in the region.

The district magistrate directed the Municipal Corporation of Gurugram, the Municipal Corporation of Manesar, and the Haryana State Pollution Control Board to ensure strict compliance. Officials will conduct regular inspections and submit daily reports on any violations. The administration also asked business owners and the general public to cooperate with the campaign to improve air quality.