CAQM Reviews Enforcement Status Across NCR; 197 Inspections Conducted in 17 Days

The Commission for Air Quality Management in NCR and Adjoining Areas (CAQM) held its 140th Enforcement Task Force meeting to review inspections, compliance, and enforcement actions across the National Capital Region for the period between September 8 and September 24, 2026. During this 17-day reporting period, 197 inspections were conducted across construction sites, industrial sectors, and diesel generator sets, with violations identified in 85 cases. Proposed enforcement actions include project closures, unit sealings, and Environmental Compensation. The meeting also reviewed special inspection drives conducted in Hapur and Loni (Ghaziabad) in Uttar Pradesh, cumulative inspection data covering 28,744 entities, and the status of resumption orders.