PARLIAMENT QUESTION: Compliance by industries - 30th July 2026 - Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change - Gazette Notification PDF
Issued by Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
Read or download the official PDF of this gazette notification issued by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change on 30th July 2026. Classified under Press Release.
Executive Summary & Key Takeaways
Executive Summary This report outlines the progress of industrial compliance and pollution control measures under the National Clean Air Programme (NCAP) for 130 cities. It highlights the allocation of ₹16,423.55 crore in performance-linked grants through FY 2025-26 and the transition of 11,108 industries to cleaner fuels. The document details significant reductions in PM10 and PM2.5 concentrations achieved across various cities by the 2025-26 period.
Key Points / Main Content
Industrial Pollution Control & Fuel Transition
- 11,108 industries in NCAP cities have transitioned to cleaner fuels such as natural gas, PNG/LNG, LPG, and biogas.
- State Action Plans focus on framing policies for approved fuels, promoting clean technologies, and expanding city gas distribution networks.
- Industrial units are responsible for implementing pollution control actions, while monitoring is handled by regulatory authorities.
Regulatory Framework & Governance
- Compliance is enforced through the Consent mechanism under the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981, and the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974.
- Monitoring and enforcement are carried out by the CPCB, State Pollution Control Boards (SPCBs), and Pollution Control Committees (PCCs).
- Implementation is reviewed periodically by District/City level committees (headed by District Collectors/Municipal Commissioners) and State-level Steering Committees (headed by Chief Secretaries).
Financial Allocation & Utilization
- ₹16,423.55 crore has been provided as air quality performance-linked grants to 130 cities between FY 2019-20 and 2025-26.
- Funding sources include the XVth Finance Commission (XV FC) Million-Plus Cities Challenge Fund and the ‘Control of Pollution’ Central Sector Scheme.
- Utilization of ₹11,575.54 crore (70.5% of the grant) has been reported by cities on the PRANA portal.
Air Quality Performance Results
- During 2025-26, 108 cities recorded reductions in annual PM10 concentrations compared to 2017-18, with 26 cities achieving reductions of more than 40%.
- 14 cities met National Ambient Air Quality Standards in FY 2025-26, an increase from six cities in 2017-18.
- In CY 2025, 73 cities recorded reductions in PM2.5 concentrations compared to the previous year.
Impact Analysis
Industries and Commercial Units Impact They are subject to stricter fuel regulations and mandatory compliance with emission and discharge norms under environmental legislation. Action Required Transition from conventional fuels to cleaner gaseous fuels (CNG/PNG/CBG) and adopt clean technologies to meet regulatory standards.
Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) and District/City Committees Impact ULBs are responsible for reporting industrial transitions and managing the implementation of city-specific clean air action plans. Action Required Monitor the implementation of clean air plans periodically and report fund utilization and progress on the PRANA portal.
State Pollution Control Boards (SPCBs) and CPCB Impact These bodies are empowered to enforce the Air and Water Acts and oversee the industrial consent mechanism. Action Required Conduct monitoring and enforcement of industrial emission and discharge norms and take necessary action to ensure compliance with environmental laws.
State Government (Chief Secretaries/Environment Departments) Impact They provide high-level oversight and strategic direction for State Action Plans under NCAP. Action Required Periodically review and monitor the progress of city and state action plans through Steering Committees and Air Quality Monitoring Committees.