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CAQM's Massive Nuh Crackdown: 105 Units Inspected in Major Air Quality Drive

The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) conducted a large-scale enforcement inspection in Nuh, Haryana, deploying 10 flying squads. Officials inspected 105 units, including 86 stone crushers and five construction sites, with most found closed in compliance with GRAP Stage-III measures. Three industrial units were reported for violating regulations concerning diesel generator sets. The drive is part of intensified on-ground monitoring to ensure industries adhere to environmental norms and reduce emissions in the NCR.

Key Points: CAQM Inspects 105 Units in Nuh to Enforce Air Quality Norms

  • 105 units inspected in Nuh
  • 86 stone crushers checked
  • 3 units violated DG set rules
  • Part of GRAP Stage-III enforcement
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Operation Clean Air: CAQM conducts massive enforcement inspection in Nuh, Haryana; 105 units inspected

CAQM conducted a major enforcement drive in Nuh, Haryana, inspecting 105 industrial & C&D sites under GRAP Stage-III to curb pollution.

"such vigorous enforcement...is essential to curb non-compliance, reduce emissions at source and provide relief to the citizens - CAQM Official Release"

New Delhi, January 3

The Commission for Air Quality Management in NCR and Adjoining Areas undertook a major inspection operation in Nuh, Haryana, on 02.01.2026, as part of the ongoing enforcement drive to ensure strict compliance with statutory directions and prescribed environmental norms in the National Capital Region. A total of 10 flying squad teams of the Commission were deployed for the operation.

According to an official release, the enforcement action was conducted in both conforming and non-conforming industrial areas of the district. The inspection was led by the district administration, including deputy commissioners (DCs) and duty magistrates, as well as officials from the Haryana State Pollution Control Board (HSPCB). Police personnel were also present during the inspection to support and facilitate smooth operations. The district administration allocated the inspection areas to the flying squads.

A total of 105 inspections were carried out, including across five construction & demolition (C&D) sites, and the remaining 100 were industrial units. The industries inspected included 86 stone crushers, five tyre pyrolysis plants, five ready-mix concrete plants, three hot-mix plants, and one screening and washing plant.

The release stated, it is to be noted that the inspections were carried out when all actions up to Stage-III of the extant Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) were in force in NCR. In compliance with the existing GRAP Stage-III schedule, almost all industrial units and C&D sites were found to be non-operational/closed/dismantled. Violation of Direction No. 76 of the Commission, which pertains to diesel generator (DG) sets, was reported in three units.

The Commission stated that such vigorous enforcement of actions under the extant GRAP is essential to curb non-compliance, reduce emissions at source and provide relief to the citizens residing near such non-compliant entities. These enforcement efforts aim to ensure that industries and C&D sites comply with prescribed standards and do not contribute to air pollution in the region.

This inspection operation conducted in Nuh is part of CAQM's larger enforcement initiative to intensify on-the-ground monitoring, particularly during the GRAP period, in close coordination with NCR state governments, district authorities, and agencies concerned in the region, the release concluded.

- ANI

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Priya S
Good step, but why were most units already closed? It feels like they were tipped off. The real test is catching them red-handed when they are operating and polluting. The three violations found are just the tip of the iceberg.
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Rohit P
As someone from Gurugram, I can tell you the dust from these stone crushers and construction sites is a major problem. This enforcement is a relief for all of us in the adjoining areas. Hope they impose heavy fines on the violators.
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Sarah B
Coordinated action between the Commission, state board, and district admin is key. Often in India, lack of coordination between agencies is why such drives fail. This seems promising. The health of citizens must come first.
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Vikram M
Tyre pyrolysis plants are extremely hazardous. Glad they are on the radar. But inspection is one thing, permanent closure of such polluting units is another. The report should be made public with action taken details.
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Kavya N
This is a positive move. However, we also need to think about the workers in these units. Enforcement should be coupled with support for transitioning to greener technologies, so livelihoods aren't destroyed overnight.

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