CAQM Conducts Massive Enforcement Drive in Nuh; 105 Industrial Units and Sites Inspected.
Nuh, Haryana:
In a major enforcement action to curb air pollution and ensure compliance with environmental regulations, the Commission for Air Quality Management in NCR and Adjoining Areas (CAQM) carried out an extensive inspection operation in Nuh district of Haryana on January 2, 2026. The inspection was part of CAQM’s ongoing efforts to strictly enforce statutory directions and environmental norms across the National Capital Region (NCR).
A total of 10 flying squad teams were deployed for the operation, which covered both conforming and non-conforming industrial areas of the district. The inspection drive was conducted under the leadership of the district administration, with active participation from Deputy Commissioners and duty magistrates. Officials from the Haryana State Pollution Control Board (HSPCB) and police personnel were also present to ensure smooth and effective enforcement. Inspection areas were allocated to the flying squads by the district administration.
During the operation, 105 units and sites were inspected. These included five construction and demolition (C&D) sites and 100 industrial units. The industrial units comprised 86 stone crushers, five tyre pyrolysis plants, five ready-mix concrete plants, three hot-mix plants, and one screening and washing plant.
The inspections were conducted while actions up to Stage-III of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) were in force across the NCR. In line with GRAP Stage-III guidelines, most of the industrial units and C&D sites were found to be non-operational, closed, or dismantled. However, violations of CAQM Direction No. 76, related to the use of diesel generator (DG) sets, were detected in three units.
CAQM emphasized that such stringent enforcement actions during the GRAP period are crucial to preventing non-compliance, reducing emissions at the source, and providing relief to residents living near polluting units. The Commission reiterated that continued monitoring and coordinated enforcement with state governments and district authorities will remain a priority to combat air pollution in the region.
The Nuh inspection forms part of CAQM’s broader initiative to intensify ground-level monitoring and ensure strict adherence to pollution control measures across NCR and adjoining areas.
