Special Inspection Uncovers Air Quality Violations in Haryana
In a concerted effort to combat industrial air pollution in the National Capital Region (NCR), the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) executed a Special Industrial Inspection Drive on September 3, 2026, in Nuh, Haryana. This initiative aimed to assess adherence to environmental guidelines among local industries while collaborating with the Haryana State Pollution Control Board (HSPCB) and local government officials.
The inspection involved eight teams from CAQM, which systematically evaluated 35 industrial units throughout the Nuh District. The goal was to verify compliance with environmental regulations and stipulations outlined in their Consent to Operate (CTO) licenses.
Results from the drive highlighted significant compliance issues. Out of the 35 inspected units, 17 were found to be non-compliant, while 11 met the necessary regulatory standards. Among the compliant units, 10 exhibited full compliance, whereas one was compliant with additional recommendations for improvement.
The inspection teams documented numerous violations pertaining to air pollution control measures. Several units were identified with defective or poorly functioning wet scrubbers, including instances of water leakage and inadequate flow. Additionally, many Electrostatic Precipitators (ESPs) were noted as non-functional or inadequately maintained. Other issues included insufficient stack arrangements and inadequate stack height for boilers and thermic fluid heaters.
Furthermore, the teams reported inadequate measures for controlling fugitive dust. Notably, uncovered conveyor belts, inadequate dust suppression methods, insufficient boundary windbreakers, and unpaved internal roads were also observed, contributing to dust generation. Non-compliant diesel generator sets were operating in certain facilities as well.
Other violations included the use and burning of wood in industrial processes and reliance on unapproved liquid fuels for boilers and heaters. Additionally, many units had yet to install the required Online Continuous Emission Monitoring System (OCEMS), and emission monitoring reports were either outdated or not submitted.
The preliminary audit indicates that the observed non-compliance in 17 units primarily relates to ineffective air pollution control systems, unmonitored emissions from diesel generators, use of unauthorized fuels, and a significant lack of adherence to CTO regulations.
The CAQM has reiterated the importance of strict compliance with environmental norms for all industrial units in the NCR. Compliance includes maintaining effective air pollution control devices, employing robust dust suppression methods, utilizing approved fuels, ensuring operational generator sets meet standards, and adhering to CTO conditions.
CAQM emphasized that such inspection initiatives are vital for identifying compliance gaps and promoting timely corrective actions. The Commission is committed to conducting further intensive inspections throughout the NCR to ensure that air quality standards are upheld and necessary measures are enforced by relevant agencies.
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