Archive · 3 Dec 2025
Government Tightens Pollution Controls in Delhi-NCR
The government is taking strong steps to reduce pollution in Delhi and nearby areas.
They have told factories to install machines to check pollution by the end of the year or face closure.
The Delhi government is also forming a team to monitor pollution and has asked all departments to punish anyone breaking pollution rules.
They are using machines like road sweepers and anti-smog guns to clean the air.
Students protested demanding cleaner air, and the government is also planning to plant more trees.
The air quality is still very bad, and the government is working to fix it.
The Central government has directed industries in Delhi-NCR to install emission monitors by December 31, 2025, or face strict actions, including shutdown.
Delhi-NCR states must submit their 2026 air pollution action plans by this month.
2,254 highly polluting industries in Delhi-NCR have not yet installed Online Continuous Emission Monitoring Systems (OCEMS).
Punjab and Haryana have been directed to prepare an action plan to curb stubble burning for the next paddy harvesting season.
The CPCB has dismissed claims that AQI data can be tampered with, stating that the monitoring and data collection is automated.
- Who
- Union Environment Minister Bhupendra Yadav, Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa, Delhi CM Rekha Gupta-led panel, Students from Delhi University, JNU, and Jamia Millia Islamia
- What
- New pollution control measures and action plans for Delhi-NCR, including installation of emission monitors, tree plantation initiatives, and penalties for violations
- When
- Wednesday, 3 December
- Where
- Delhi-NCR
- Why
- To address severe air pollution levels and ensure compliance with anti-pollution measures
- Minister
- Bhupendra Yadav
- Date
- Wednesday
- Deadline for OCEMS
- 31 December 2025
- Action Plans
- Annual plans for 2026
- Penalty
- Including closure of industries
- Meeting with
- Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM)
- Polluting Industries
- 2,254
- Congestion Hotspots
- 62
- AQI
- 335 (Very Poor)
- Tree Plantation Initiative
- Public participation
Sources
Delhi AQI: Environment ministry unveils new rules for NCR industries amid severe pollution levels
Video: Opposition Leaders Enter Parliament Wearing Gas Masks To Protest Against Air Pollution
Amid air pollution chaos, Centre’s December deadline to Delhi-NCR states and industries
All Potholes In Delhi-NCR To Be Filled In 72 Hours To Curb Pollution
Delhi CM Rekha Gupta To Lead New Anti-Pollution Panel; FIRs To Be Filed Illegal Road Cutting
CAQM asks industries to install online pollution monitoring systems and control devices by December 31
Delhi AQI: Govt sets up CM Gupta-led panel to monitor pollution, minister warns of strict action for violations
Bhupender Yadav reviews air quality situation in Delhi-NCR
