CAQM Reviews Enforcement Against Polluters in Delhi-NCR Ahead of Winter

Hindustan Times · environment

The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has reviewed enforcement actions against polluters in Delhi-NCR as air quality dips to moderate levels before winter. Between September 8 and 24, enforcement teams conducted 197 inspections, identifying violations in 85 cases. Proposed actions include closing projects and industrial units, sealing diesel generator sets, and issuing compliance directions. Special drives in Hapur and Loni, Ghaziabad, also revealed widespread non-compliance, with industrial units found operating without adequate pollution control devices. The CAQM emphasized continued inspections and inter-agency coordination to combat rising pollution.