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Pollution Crackdown: Strict Enforcement Now
14 Nov
Summary
- Minister directs coordinated enforcement for air pollution in NCR.
- ANPR cameras to target old, polluting vehicles by November 30.
- 191 non-conforming industries to be sealed immediately.
Union Minister Bhupender Yadav has mandated stringent, coordinated, and time-bound enforcement of pollution control measures across the National Capital Region (NCR). During a review meeting on November 14, 2026, he stressed that air pollution transcends state borders, necessitating unified action. Secretary-level officials from Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, and Rajasthan have been assigned responsibility for pollution control implementation in designated cities.
To combat polluting vehicles, ANPR cameras will be installed at fuel stations, linked to VAHAN and PUCC databases, with a deadline of November 30 for delinquent Transport Department officials to face prosecution. Furthermore, 191 identified non-conforming industries that failed to order air pollution control devices will be immediately sealed by the Central Pollution Control Board.
The Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) and Delhi's winter action plan will see strict implementation. Agencies are directed to prioritize road repairs and address 233 traffic congestion points. The Municipal Corporation of Delhi is tasked with completing the installation of multi-lane free flow systems at 154 border entry points by December 31.
