The Commission for Air Quality Management in NCR & Adjoining Areas (CAQM)

About:

• Considering the compelling necessity to fight air pollution arising out of industrial activities and vehicles, CAQM has directed expeditious commissioning of gas infrastructure in the entire NCR well before the next winter season.
• According to the CAQM, about 74 per cent of industrial areas of NCR have gas connectivity like PNG which is cleaner and emits less pollutants as compared to the conventional fuel like coal or diesel.
• The panel directed the 11 city gas distributors to ensure that the gas infrastructure covers the entire NCR.
• The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) was established under Air Quality Management in National Capital Region and Adjoining Areas Act,2021.

Source : PIB