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DPCC Launches Dust Portal 2.0 for Better Pollution Monitoring in Delhi

Representative AI image NEW DELHI: The Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) has announced that all construction and demolition projects must submit regular compliance reports, install air quality sensors, and provide live camera feeds for real-time monitoring as part of the upgraded Dust Portal 2.0. To enhance oversight of dust pollution from construction activities, the DPCC has released a user manual for the new version of its Dust Pollution Control Self-Assessment Portal. All construction and demolition projects occupying a plot of 500 square meters or more are mandated to register on the platform, which aligns with directives from the Commission for…

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CAQM Reports 62 Pollution Violations in NCR Industries and C&D Sites

Representative AI image NEW DELHI: The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) conducted inspections at construction and demolition (C&D) sites and industrial units in the National Capital Region (NCR) from June 14 to June 30, identifying 62 violations of pollution control regulations, officials announced on Monday. The CAQM Enforcement Task Force (ETF) reviewed reports from 173 inspections and enforcement actions during their 134th meeting on Monday. Inspection teams conducted 15 inspections at C&D sites, 91 in industrial areas, and 67 related to diesel generator sets. A total of 62 violations were reported: seven from C&D sites, 31 from industrial sectors,…