**Executive Summary**
The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) reviewed the outcomes of a 16-day enforcement drive across the National Capital Region (NCR) from December 22, 2025, to January 6, 2026. The drive targeted key air pollution sectors, including industries, diesel generator (DG) sets, construction and demolition (C&D) activities, road dust, and biomass burning. The review identified major violations and non-compliances, and necessary corrective actions are being ordered.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Scope of Review:**
* The review covered inspection activities from December 22, 2025, to January 6, 2026.
* Inspections focused on industries, DG sets, C&D activities, road dust, biomass burning, and municipal solid waste accumulation.
* **Inspection Details:**
* 152 industrial units, 23 DG sets, and 33 C&D sites were inspected.
* 400 road stretches were inspected for visible dust, with varying levels of dust observed.
* A special inspection drive was conducted in Nuh district of Haryana on January 2, 2026, involving 10 flying squads and 105 inspections.
* Joint inspection drives were conducted in Delhi on December 30, 2025, and January 5, 2026, to check biomass and municipal solid waste burning, revealing 66 and 54 instances of the same, respectively.
* **Findings and Actions:**
* Major violations and non-compliances were identified based on the inspections.
* Necessary corrective actions, including the issuance of closure directions, are being taken.
* The CAQM emphasized the need for sustained enforcement, timely compliance, and coordinated actions to ensure effective air pollution abatement.
**Impact Analysis**
**Stakeholder: Industries, DG Set Operators, and C&D Sites**
* **Impact:** Inspections and identification of violations may lead to closure directions or requirements for corrective actions.
* **Action Required:** Comply with regulations, take necessary corrective actions, and ensure timely compliance.
**Stakeholder: DDA, PWD, MCG, and NOIDA Authority (Road Management)**
* **Impact:** Responsible for road dust management in their respective jurisdictions. Inspections revealed varying levels of dust on road stretches.
* **Action Required:** Address road dust issues in areas with high and medium dust levels.
**Stakeholder: District Administration of Nuh, Haryana**
* **Impact:** Coordinated with the CAQM's flying squads for inspections in the Nuh district.
* **Action Required:** Collaborate with CAQM for enforcement and ensure compliance.
**Stakeholder: General Public (NCR Residents)**
* **Impact:** Affected by air quality in the NCR, which is influenced by the inspected sectors.
* **Action Required:** Support efforts to reduce air pollution by complying with regulations and reporting violations.
Key Entities Referenced
Commission for Air Quality Management in NCR and Adjoining Areas (CAQM): The key body responsible for enforcement and inspection activities related to air quality management.
NCR: The geographical area where the enforcement drive and review were conducted.
Enforcement Task Force (ETF): The task force within CAQM that conducted the inspections.
Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change: The ministry overseeing the CAQM.
Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
CAQM reviews Inspection Outcomes during 16-
day enforcement drive across NCR, covering
Industries, DG sets, C&D sites, Road Dust and
Biomass Burning
Necessary Corrective Actions ordered against Major
Violations and Non-compliances identified
प्रव तथ: 07 JAN 2026 8:01PM by PIB Delhi
The 123rd meeting of the Enforcement Task Force (ETF) of the Commission for Air Quality Management in
NCR and Adjoining Areas (CAQM) was held today to review enforcement and inspection activities carried
out across the National Capital Region (NCR).
The review covered the reporting period from 22.12.2025 to 06.01.2026, spanning a total of 16 days. During
this period, flying squads of the Commission conducted inspections across key air pollution sectors,
including industries, diesel generator (DG) sets, construction and demolition (C&D) activities, road dust, and
incidents related to biomass burning and municipal solid waste (MSW) accumulation.
The inspections covered 152 industrial units, 23 DG sets and 33 C&D sites. Joint inspection drives focusing
on road dust were also conducted on 24.12.2025, 26.12.2025 and 05.01.2026, including re-inspections of
previously identified stretches.
A total of 400 road stretches under the jurisdiction of the DDA, PWD, MCG and NOIDA Authority were
inspected for visible dust. Of these, 47 stretches were found with high dust levels, 105 with medium dust
levels, 151 with low dust levels and 97 stretches were found with no visible dust.
A special inspection drive was conducted on 02.01.2026 in Nuh district of Haryana in coordination with the
district administration. The drive was carried out by 10 flying squads, which conducted a total of 105
inspections.
Further, special joint inspection drives were conducted in Delhi to check incidents of biomass and municipal
solid waste burning and waste accumulation on 30.12.2025 and 05.01.2026. These inspections reported 66
instances of biomass burning and 54 instances of waste accumulation.
Biomass burning was observed mainly near tea stalls, shops and open grounds, largely for heating purposes,
including in a few cases by homeless individuals. No incidents of municipal solid waste burning were
observed during the inspections.
Based on the inspection findings, major violations and non-compliances were identified and necessary
corrective actions including issuance of closure directions is being done. The Commission emphasized the
need for sustained enforcement, timely compliance and coordinated actions by all stakeholders to ensure
effective abatement of air pollution across the NCR.*****
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