CAQM reviews enforcement actions across NCR, proposes closure of 14 units New Delhi, March 18 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) on Wednesday reviewed inspection outcomes and enforcement actions across the National Capital Region (NCR), proposing closure of 14 non-compliant units and sealing of diesel generator sets at 27 establishments to curb pollution violations. The developments were discussed during the 127th meeting of the Enforcement Task Force (ETF) held on March 17, which examined inspections conducted between February 19 and March 13 across multiple sectors, including construction and demolition activities, industries, road dust management, and violations related to diesel generator (DG) sets.

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CAQM issues statutory direction proposing stricter PM emission norms for industries across Delhi-NCR New Delhi, Feb 21 (SocialNews.XYZ) In a move to strengthen industrial emission control measures across the National Capital Region (NCR), the Commission for Air Quality Management in NCR and Adjoining Areas (CAQM) on Saturday issued a statutory direction proposing a uniform and more stringent Particulate Matter (PM) emission standard of 50 mg/Nm³ for identified industries across Delhi-NCR. Industrial stack emissions are a significant source of elevated PM levels in Delhi-NCR and also contribute to the formation of secondary particulates, adversely impacting the region’s air quality.

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CAQM invokes GRAP-III as air quality dips in Delhi New Delhi, Jan 16 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Commission for Air Quality Management in Delhi-NCR and adjoining areas on Friday invoked actions under Stage III ('Severe' air quality in Delhi), as the air quality dipped with the AQI touching 354, an official said. The Sub Committee on Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) "decided to invoke all actions under Stage-III ('Severe' Air Quality of Delhi, ranging 401-450) of extant schedule of GRAP, with immediate effect in right earnest by all the agencies concerned in Delhi-NCR, in addition to the Stage l and II actions already in force:, said the official.

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‘Unserious’: SC pulls up CAQM on worsening air pollution crisis in Delhi-NCR New Delhi, Jan 6 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Supreme Court on Tuesday came down heavily on the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM), terming its approach to the worsening air pollution crisis in Delhi-NCR as "unserious". A bench of Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi observed that expert institutions were sharply divided on the identification of pollution sources and their respective contribution to the deteriorating Air Quality Index (AQI) in the national capital and adjoining NCR areas.

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CAQM revokes Stage III curbs as Delhi air quality improves marginally New Delhi, Jan 2 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) in Delhi NCR on Friday revoked actions under Stage III ('severe' Air Quality) of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) following an improvement in AQI owing to strong winds, an official said. During a review meeting, the Sub-Committee on GRAP decided to revoke its order dated December 13, 2O25, for invoking actions under Stage-III (‘Severe’ Air quality) of the Schedule of GRAP with immediate effect while recommending intensification of actions under Stage-I and Stage II.

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CAQM seeks strict enforcement of SC order on outdoor sports amid poor air quality New Delhi, Dec 14 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has directed Delhi and neighbouring NCR state governments to ensure immediate and strict compliance with the Supreme Court’s order mandating the postponement of outdoor physical sports competitions during periods of adverse air quality. In a draft communication dated December 13, shared on X, the CAQM flagged concerns that despite clear directions issued earlier, some schools and institutions in Delhi-NCR were still conducting outdoor sports activities, potentially exposing children to serious health risks.

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CAQM carries out inspection drive in Delhi, flags high visible dust on road New Delhi, Nov 30 (SocialNews.XYZ) As the national capital grapples with rising pollution, which has become a menace for the citizens, 26 Flying Squads of the Commission for Air Quality Management in NCR and Adjoining Areas (CAQM) undertook a focused inspection drive across different regions of Delhi, an official statement said on Sunday.  The inspection drive was carried out on Saturday as part of the Commission’s ongoing enforcement actions to strengthen on-ground monitoring and intensification of dust mitigation measures under the statutory framework and the extant GRAP in force.

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SC seeks CAQM affidavit on worsening air quality in Delhi-NCR New Delhi, Nov 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Supreme Court on Monday asked the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) to file an affidavit detailing the measures undertaken to prevent Delhi-NCR’s air quality from deteriorating, after it was told that several air monitoring stations reportedly remained non-functional during Diwali. A Bench of Chief Justice of India (CJI) B.R. Gavai and Justice K. Vinod Chandran was hearing a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) relating to control of air pollution in the national Capital and the adjoining NCR area.

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दिल्ली-NCR में फिर से GRAP-3 लागू, इन इन चीजों पर फिर से लगेगी रोक GRAP 3 curbs re-imposed in Delhi-NCR दिल्ली-एनसीआर में एक बार फिर से एयर क्वालिटी बेहद खराब स्थिति में पहुंच गई है। जिसकी वजह से CAQM ने बुधवार को ग्रेडेडे रिस्पांस एक्शन प्लान के तहत चरण 3 के प्रतिबंधों को लागू कर दिया है। यानी एक बार फिर से राजधानी में GRAP-III के तहत कई प्रतिबंध लग गए हैं। बता दें कि देश की राजधानी में आज बुधवार 29 जनवरी को एयर क्वालिटी इंडेक्स 348 दर्ज किया गया जो कि बेहद खराब स्थिति में माना जाता है। यह हवा अस्थमा, फेफड़ों और दिल के मरीजों के लिए बेहद खतरनाक है।

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SC likely to pass directions on implementation of policy to curb air pollution in Delhi-NCR tomorrow - Yes Punjab News SC to issue directions on implementing CAQM’s policy to curb air pollution in Delhi-NCR, including firecracker ban and AQI-related restrictions, on December 16.

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Gurugram to phase out diesel auto-rickshaws by Dec 31; DC issues guidelines - Yes Punjab News Gurugram Deputy Commissioner issues guidelines to phase out diesel vehicles by December 31, 2024, in compliance with CAQM's order, aiming to improve air quality.

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SC to hear PIL relating to control of pollution in Delhi NCR tomorrow - Yes Punjab News The Supreme Court will hear a PIL on pollution control in Delhi and NCR, focusing on air quality management, Stage IV norms, and welfare measures for construction workers and students affected by the ...

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After SC suggestion, CAQM permits hybrid classes in Delhi-NCR schools - Yes Punjab News The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) allowed hybrid classes in Delhi-NCR schools after the Supreme Court's intervention. The decision aims to address concerns over pollution and its impact...

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CAQM reviews implementation of different stages of GRAP to control air pollution - Yes Punjab News A crucial review meeting was held in New Delhi on Saturday, aiming to ensure strict enforcement of Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) measures to control air pollution in the National Capital Region (...

CAQM reviews implementation of different stages of GRAP to control air pollution
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Truck drivers in Delhi fear impact on livelihood as GRAP-III effective from today - Yes Punjab News As the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) ordered the implementation of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP-III) in Delhi-NCR from Friday, the truck drivers in Delhi raised concern about t...

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CAQM Lauds Punjab for Reduction in Stubble Burning Counts by Nearly 71% From Last Year - Yes Punjab News Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) in NCR and adjoining areas, on Wednesday lauded Punjab for making strenuous efforts to bring down the stubble burning count by nearly 71 % from last year.

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Delhi-NCR grapples with pollution as air quality dips - Yes Punjab News Delhi-NCR continues to grapple with hazardous air quality levels, with the average Air Quality Index (AQI) remaining at 355, classified as 'very poor.'

Delhi-NCR grapples with pollution as air quality dips
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Delhi's air quality in 'very poor' category, AQI over 400 in many areas - Yes Punjab News With the Air Quality Index (AQI) reading 409, the national Capital’s air remained in the ‘very poor’ category on Monday, while the air quality in the neighbouring states of Haryana and Uttar Pradesh a...

Delhi's air quality in 'very poor' category, AQI over 400 in many areas
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CAQM for intensified actions to remove highly polluting vehicles in Delhi - Yes Punjab News The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM), tasked with improving air quality in Delhi-NCR, has directed intensified actions to remove highly polluting end-of-life (EoL) vehicles (petrol vehicle...

CAQM for intensified actions to remove highly polluting vehicles in Delhi
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No respite for Delhi as air quality remains 'very poor' - Yes Punjab News With the Air Quality Index (AQI) reading 335, the national capital’s air remained in the ‘very poor’ category on Sunday morning, despite the slight improvement.

No respite for Delhi as air quality remains 'very poor'
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Delhi-NCR AQI nears 'severe' levels in several areas - Yes Punjab News The air quality in Delhi-NCR remained alarmingly poor on Friday, approaching 'severe' levels in multiple areas, with the average Air Quality Index (AQI) in the city recorded at 383, according to the C...

Delhi-NCR AQI nears 'severe' levels in several areas
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