Crackdown on Air Pollution: Enforcement Measures Intensified in NCR
The CAQM Enforcement Task Force reviewed 175 inspections in the NCR, resulting in proposed closures, generator sealing, and penalties for pollution violations. The inspections targeted sectors contributing to air pollution, revealing 140 violations across industrial and other areas, prompting corrective notices and robust enforcement actions.
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The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) Enforcement Task Force has intensified its crackdown on pollution in the National Capital Region, following its 128th meeting. A total of 175 inspections were reviewed, spanning from March 14 to 26, leading to significant enforcement actions.
Propositions include the closure of 10 units, sealing of diesel generators for 27 units, and issuance of show cause notices to eight units. Environmental compensation has also been proposed for one unit. The inspections focused on major pollution contributors such as industrial units, construction activities, and biomass burning.
The sweep revealed 140 violations in Meerut and Faridabad, with local municipal bodies directed to take corrective actions. The CAQM emphasized the importance of robust enforcement, inter-agency coordination, and strict adherence to environmental norms to combat air pollution effectively.
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