India is awakening to the problem and potential of construction and demolition (C&D) waste. As more and more cities recognize this stream and formulate strategies for managing it, they are faced with challenges in the sector that need to be addressed comprehensively for on-ground impact.

Centre for Science and Environment has identified these challenges based on extensive on-field investigation. This report is a guidance framework for cities to help them draw strategies, as well as a practical handbook for dust prevention and control from C&D activities both at the site-scale as well as the city-scale.