CAQM mandates Installation of PTZ Cameras at Industries to ensure Comprehensive Real-time Monitoring of Fuel Use and Compliance in NCR

The Commission for Air Quality Management in NCR and Adjoining Areas (CAQM) has issued an order requiring industries in the National Capital Region (NCR) to install Pan-Tilt-Zoom (PTZ) cameras by October 31, 2026, to ensure real-time monitoring of fuel use and compliance. This directive expands camera coverage to include all fuel storage areas, fuel charging points, and gas meter gauges, with video feeds streamed live to the servers of the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) and respective State Pollution Control Boards (SPCBs) or DPCC. The measure aims to curb the persistent use of unapproved fuels identified during inspections and mitigate industrial emissions affecting air quality, particularly during winter months.