The Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) has issued closure notices to 93 industrial units in the Hyderpur Redevelopment Area following rigorous inspections and verifications that revealed they were operating without requisite permissions.
The action underscores Delhi government’s commitment to keeping a check on industrial pollution to safeguard public health.
According to an official, the Department has further intensified its enforcement drive with its teams proactively identifying and acting against non-compliant and polluting industries across the city.
The committee has warned that the units operating in violation of air-pollution norms or found operational without valid necessary permissions will face immediate strict penalties and can be sealed ensuring no leniency for environmental offenders.
Speaking on the issue, Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Sirsa said, “The Delhi government is ensuring 100 per cent compliance to protect the city’s air.”
“There is zero tolerance towards polluting industries,” Sirsa emphasized.
The DPCC teams are conducting round-the-clock surveys across the city to monitor compliance, focusing specifically on the industries flouting emission standards and operating permissions. The approach taken by the pollution control agency is aimed at preventing unauthorized units from contributing to hazardous air quality levels.
“The government is working on all fronts through technology, enforcement, and policy to keep air pollution in check, prioritizing source-level interventions,” Sirsa added.
He stated that the teams are working continuously and identifying illegal and unauthorised industrial units, and all such operations are liable for immediate action.“These measures align with broader efforts to dismantle pollution hotspots, fostering a cleaner urban environment without compromising economic activity,” he added.
The government has urged citizens to support its anti- pollution initiatives by reporting violations promptly, as collective vigilance amplifies effective enforcement.