Over 1,500 polluting units shut in NCR: CAQM

The Indian Express
Written By Zainab Ashraf

The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has mandated the closure of polluting industrial units in the National Capital Region (NCR) as a measure to control air pollution.

  • Result: Over 1,500 polluting units have been shut down across Delhi, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh (UP), and Rajasthan.

  • Target: The order specifically targets industries in the red and yellow categories that were engaged in polluting operations.

  • Context: The Supreme Court is currently monitoring the situation and has asked the Delhi government for an affidavit on implementing the emergency anti-pollution measures known as the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP)

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Zainab Ashraf
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