CAQM conducts Special Industrial Inspection Drive in Nuh, Haryana; 17 out of 35 units found non-compliant
The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) conducted a special industrial inspection drive in Nuh, Haryana on 03.09.2026, inspecting 35 industrial units. Of these, 17 units were found non-compliant with environmental norms and Consent to Operate conditions, 11 were compliant, and 7 were closed. Major violations included defective pollution control systems, inadequate fugitive dust control, non-compliant DG sets, unapproved fuels, and missing emission monitoring systems.
Why It Matters
Relevant for candidates preparing for environmental law, air quality management, and regulatory compliance topics in UPSC, state PSC, and environmental/pollution control exams. Tests knowledge of CAQM's role, industrial compliance mechanisms, and air pollution abatement measures in NCR.
In Simple Words
CAQM, working with Haryana's pollution board, inspected 35 factories in Nuh to check if they follow air pollution rules. Nearly half (17 units) were breaking the rules—their pollution control equipment wasn't working properly, they weren't controlling dust, and they weren't monitoring emissions as required.
The main problems found were broken scrubbers and dust collectors, unpaved roads creating dust, use of unapproved fuels, and missing emission monitoring systems. CAQM says it will keep doing these inspections across the NCR region to catch violations and force factories to fix them.
Key Points
- Inspection conducted on 03.09.2026 in Nuh, Haryana by CAQM with HSPCB and State Administration
- 35 industrial units inspected; 17 non-compliant, 11 compliant, 7 closed/non-operational
- Of 11 compliant units, 10 were fully compliant and 1 compliant with recommendations for improvement
- Defective or inadequately functioning wet scrubbers found at certain units
- Non-functional or poorly maintained Electrostatic Precipitator (ESP) systems observed
- Inadequate fugitive dust control measures including uncovered conveyor belts and unpaved internal roads
- Non-compliant DG sets operating at certain units; use of unapproved fuels and wood burning observed
- Online Continuous Emission Monitoring System (OCEMS) not installed at some units; outdated or unsubmitted monitoring reports
Exam Angle
A. 17 out of 35 units were found non-compliant
Source: Press Information Bureau