CAQM
The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has decided to revoke Stage-III actions under the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) in the National Capital Region (NCR) following a decrease in Delhi's Air Quality Index (AQI) which recorded a significant drop from 391 on November 23 to 327 on
CAQM
The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) conducted an inspection in Sonipat, Haryana, on November 21, 2025, inspecting 101 units and identifying 29 violations, including 5 from Construction & Demolition (C&D) sites. The operation aimed to enforce compliance with environmental norms and reduce air pollution in the National
CAQM
The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) conducted an extensive inspection in Sonipat, Haryana, on November 21, 2025, as part of its enforcement drive to ensure compliance with environmental norms. Out of 101 inspected units, 29 were found violating statutory directions, including 5 Construction & Demolition (C&D) sites.
CAQM
The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has revised the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) for the National Capital Region (NCR) to implement stricter measures aimed at improving air quality. The amendments include changes in response stages based on Air Quality Index (AQI) levels, with new measures introduced for '
CAQM
The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has recommended postponing physical sports competitions scheduled for November and December in Delhi and NCR to protect students' health from air pollution. This decision follows a consultative meeting involving various educational and environmental authorities, emphasizing the need to prioritize children's
Air Quality Index
The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has invoked a 9-point action plan under Stage-III of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) in the National Capital Region (NCR) due to a sharp deterioration in air quality, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) reaching 425. The plan includes strict restrictions on
Air Pollution
The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has implemented several proactive measures to combat air pollution in the National Capital Region (NCR). Key achievements include a significant decline in farm fire incidents in Haryana and Punjab, advancements in municipal solid waste management, and a shift to cleaner fuels in public
Delhi NCR
Delhi-NCR has recorded its best average Air Quality Index (AQI) from January to October in 2025, with an average AQI of 170, the lowest since 2018, excluding the COVID lockdown year. The region did not experience any days with an AQI over 400, and the number of 'Satisfactory'
Tarun Kumar Pithode
Shri Tarun Kumar Pithode, a 2009 batch IAS officer from Madhya Pradesh, has taken charge as the new full-time Member Secretary of the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) in NCR and adjoining areas. He succeeds Shri Arvind Kumar Nautiyal and will serve a tenure of five years until September
CAQM
The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) held its 25th meeting on October 17, 2025, to assess readiness for the winter season regarding air pollution control. Key discussions included the enforcement of regulations on vehicular and industrial emissions, stubble burning, and the sale of firecrackers. New directives were issued to
CAQM
The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) successfully concluded a two-day workshop in Faridabad and an IEC activity in Gurugram aimed at promoting sustainable road design and dust control practices to mitigate air pollution in the National Capital Region (NCR). The event, supported by the Haryana State Pollution Control Board,
stubble burning
The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) held review meetings with Punjab and Haryana officials to prepare for the 2025 paddy harvest season, focusing on preventing stubble burning. Key actions include deploying Flying Squads for monitoring, enhancing crop residue management, and ensuring strict enforcement against stubble burning. Both states presented