Archive · 24 Dec 2025
Delhi Intensifies Pollution Control Measures
The Delhi government is taking strong steps to fight pollution.
They are continuing a rule called 'No PUC, No Fuel,' which means no vehicle can get fuel without a pollution check.
They have also suspended some pollution testing centers that were not following the rules.
The government has issued notices to close some industries and sealed others to reduce pollution.
They are setting up new testing stations and using anti-smog guns to clean the air.
The air quality in some parts of Delhi is still very bad, so these measures are important to keep the air clean.
The government is also proposing to rejuvenate 1,000 water bodies to help with pollution control.
Additionally, the Commission for Air Quality Management has issued notices to six thermal power plants for not following the rules on using biomass with coal, proposing a total penalty of ₹61.85 crore.
Delhi to continue 'No PUC, No Fuel' policy even after GRAP-IV restrictions are lifted.
12 PUCC centres suspended and blacklisted for irregularities.
DPCC issued 411 closure notices and MCD sealed 400 units to curb industrial pollution.
Four new automatic testing stations sanctioned and anti-smog guns installed on high-rise buildings.
Delhi government proposed ₹100 crore for rejuvenating 1,000 water bodies.
- Who
- Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari, Delhi Government, Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM)
- What
- Continued 'No PUC, No Fuel' policy, suspension of PUCC centres, closure notices to polluting industries, new automatic testing stations, anti-smog guns, rejuvenation of water bodies, notices to thermal power plants for non-compliance with biomass co-firing norms
- When
- Announced on December 23, to continue after GRAP-IV restrictions are lifted
- Where
- Delhi and National Capital Region (NCR)
- Why
- To control air pollution and ensure compliance with pollution norms
Government and Environmental Advocates
Industrial and Transport Sectors
Strict Pollution Control Measures
Government and Environmental Advocates
The government is taking necessary steps to control pollution, which is crucial for public health and environmental sustainability.
Industrial and Transport Sectors
The strict measures impose significant operational and financial burdens on industries and the transport sector, affecting their profitability and operations.
Biomass Co-firing Mandate
Government and Environmental Advocates
The mandate for biomass co-firing is essential for reducing air pollution and managing crop residue effectively.
Industrial and Transport Sectors
The technical and economic feasibility of biomass co-firing, especially in older and smaller thermal plants, is questionable and imposes additional costs.
- Policy Continued
- No PUC, No Fuel
- PUCC Centres Suspended
- 12
- Closure Notices Issued by DPCC
- 411
- Units Sealed by MCD
- 400
- New Automatic Testing Stations Sanctioned
- 4
- Funds Allocated for Water Body Rejuvenation
- ₹100 crore
- Air Quality Level
- Severe in certain areas
- GRAP Stage Invoked
- Stage-IV
- Thermal Power Plants Issued Notices
- 6
- Proposed Penalty for Non-compliance
- ₹61.85 crore
Sources
For flouting anti-pollution norms, 20K PUCC challans issued in Delhi; over 612 industries face action
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Notices Issued To 6 Thermal Power Plants, Rs 61.85 Crore Penalty Proposed
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Delhi's Air Quality Crisis: 6 Thermal Power Plants Face CAQM Action Over Failing To Meet Biomass Co-Firing Targets
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