RojgarSetu RojgarSetu
Environment & Ecology 10 September 2026 · Event date: 9 September 2026
EN हिं

CAQM takes serious note of HSPCB’s non-compliance with its directions; Seeks explanation in review meeting

The Commission for Air Quality Management in NCR and Adjoining Areas (CAQM) held a review meeting with the Haryana State Pollution Control Board (HSPCB) on September 8, 2026. This meeting addressed HSPCB's non-compliance regarding statutory directions to register construction and demolition projects and maintain functional video monitoring systems. CAQM treated this as willful non-compliance due to widespread non-functional web-camera links across various districts.

In Simple Words

The Commission for Air Quality Management held a review meeting with the Haryana State Pollution Control Board regarding rules for construction and demolition projects. These rules require project registration and functional video systems to monitor dust control remotely.

During monitoring, CAQM found many camera links were offline or broken across districts like Panipat, Sonipat, Faridabad, and Gurugram. Viewing this as willful non-compliance, CAQM demanded an explanation and directed HSPCB to ensure strict compliance and close non-compliant sites.

Key Points

  • A review meeting was held on 08.09.2026 chaired by Shri Rajesh Verma, Chairperson of CAQM.
  • The meeting focused on HSPCB's non-compliance with CAQM Statutory Directions regarding C&D projects.
  • Statutory directions mandate registering C&D projects of 500 sq. metres or above and installing functional video monitoring systems.
  • Remote monitoring by CAQM from 19.06.2026 to 22.06.2026 found web-camera links non-functional at most sites in Panipat, Sonipat, Faridabad, and Gurugram.
  • Functional links were found only at 4 sites in Faridabad, 6 in Gurugram (North), and 5 in Gurugram (South).
  • CAQM treated the non-compliance as willful on the part of the designated authority.
  • HSPCB was directed to take corrective measures, including the closure of non-compliant sites.
  • CAQM emphasised that strict implementation of directions is critical for preventing air pollution in the NCR.

Exam Angle

Review meeting date
08.09.2026
CAQM Chairperson
Shri Rajesh Verma
Board reviewed
Haryana State Pollution Control Board (HSPCB)
Minimum plot area for C&D project registration
500 sq. metres or above

A. 08.09.2026

Source: Press Information Bureau

Related Current Affairs

Daily Current Affairs Digest — 25 October 2026 Today's digest covers major developments including Prime Minister Narendra Modi's inauguration of the RBI Data Centre and Cybersecurity Training Institute in Bhubaneswar, India's historic record of 114 medals at the Asian Para Games 2026, and the launch of NCB's 'Operation Trident' against drug networks. It also features NITI Aayog's call for empowered urban governance at the 2nd National Urban Conclave and India hosting the 12th BRICS Parliamentary Forum. Daily Current Affairs Digest — 24 October 2026 This comprehensive digest for 24 October 2026 covers landmark national developments including the launch of Bihar Integrated Manufacturing City Gaya, the creation of 11 crore Farmer IDs under Digital Agriculture ahead of schedule, and the inauguration of new rail lines in Madhya Pradesh. International updates feature trade engagements in Germany, political developments in Israel, and regional security events. Economic reports highlight strong Q2 earnings by Kotak Mahindra Bank and the National Urban Conclave in Odisha. Daily Current Affairs Digest — 23 October 2026 Today's digest covers major policy shifts, economic strategies, and international developments including India's engineering export roadmap, anti-smuggling and narcotics crackdowns by DRI and Delhi Customs, strategic military reviews, and stellar medal triumphs at the Asian Para Games. Key highlights feature strategic dialogues, bilateral exercises, and environmental reviews across government ministries. Daily Current Affairs Digest — 22 October 2026 This comprehensive digest for 22 October 2026 covers key national and international updates, including India Post crossing the ₹4,000 crore quarterly revenue mark for two consecutive quarters, PM Modi addressing the NDTV World Summit, and bilateral discussions during Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk's official visit to India. It also highlights major economic pushes like the Circular Economy Conference, the launch of the 'Khet Bachao Abhiyan' by Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, and India's stellar medal wins at the Asian Para Games.

Keep Preparing