Take strict action against violators of pollution norms: CPCB

Tribune News Service

Panipat, November 8

The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) directed state pollution control boards to curb air pollution in Delhi-NCR area and to ensure strict action against violations including open burning of municipal waste and industrial waste, improper handling of construction material, emission from the industries and other activities.

AQI 460 in panipat

• Notably, the Air Quality Index (AQI) of Panipat slipped to the hazardous level of 460 on Monday.
• The pollutant particulate matter (PM) 10 was recorded at hazardous level of 999 on Monday

Besides, the CPCB has also sought daily action-taken report from all state pollution control boards (SPCBs) on the action taken by the agencies under Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP).

Notably, the Air Quality Index (AQI) of Panipat slipped to the hazardous level of 460 on Monday. The pollutant particulate matter (PM) 10 was recorded at hazardous level of 999 today.

Tanmay Kumar, Chairman, CPCB, in his order under Section 18 (1) (b) of the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981 and in view of anticipated deterioration in Delhi-NCR air quality, directed all the SPCBs concerned and Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) to ensure necessary action.

In the order, the CPCB chairman said incidents causing air pollution such as open burning of waste, improper handling of construction waste, emission from industries, unpaved roads and open spaces are also being reported by CPCB teams and by public on the Sameer App and social media platforms. The CPCB chairman also directed to submit detailed action plans on field deployment plan to curb air polluting activities by November 10.