The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has significantly expanded its real-time industrial emission monitoring across the National Capital Region, verifying Online Continuous Emission Monitoring System (OCEMS) installations in 865 industrial units as of February 8, 2026. The move marks a decisive step in tightening pollution oversight in one of…
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Air Pollution Compliance Under CAQM Review
The Enforcement Task Force (ETF) of the Commission for Air Quality Management in NCR and Adjoining Areas (CAQM) has reviewed inspection outcomes, enforcement measures, and compliance status across the National Capital Region (NCR), reaffirming the Commission’s resolve to curb air pollution through sustained and coordinated action. The review was undertaken…
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Supreme Court Acts on Jojari River Pollution in Rajasthan
The Supreme Court of India has taken suo motu cognizance of severe industrial pollution in Rajasthan’s Jojari River, highlighting the grave threat to drinking water and the health of surrounding villages. Factories discharging untreated effluents into the river have made water unsafe for consumption, prompting urgent judicial intervention. A bench…