The violations came to light during 173 inspections carried out by the Commission's Flying Squads between June 14 and June 30, the CAQM said after the 134th meeting of its Enforcement Task Force (ETF), held on Monday.
The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) on Monday reviewed the air quality scenario in Delhi-NCR in a meeting held here.
The remaining enforcement actions arising out of violations reported in the 125th ETF meeting were also examined, along with proposed actions in respect of violations identified during the period.
Delhi's AQI, which stood at 343 at 4 pm on January 15, showed a rising trend and was recorded at 354 at 4 pm today, falling in the 'very poor' category (AQI range: 301-400).
The CAQM conducted an inspection drive in Faridabad on Tuesday to assess road dust mitigation measures and the upkeep of road stretches maintained by the Municipal Corporation of Faridabad (MCF), as part of its intensified enforcement under the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP).
The decision is intended to prevent a sudden surge of vehicular traffic during peak hours, thereby distributing the flow of vehicles more evenly throughout the day and reducing emissions.
Asansol has secured the 20th place in the National Clean Air City 2025 survey released by the ministry of environment, forests and climate change.
Starting July 1, Delhi residents’ cars could be turned away at the fuel pump, not for unpaid dues, but for driving a car deemed “too old.”
The Sub-Committee for Invoking Actions under the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) of the Commission for Air Quality Management in NCR & Adjoining Areas (CAQM) held an emergency meeting to address the deteriorating air quality in the region.
The CAQM has allowed the resumption of physical classes in all government and private schools, colleges and other educational institutions.
