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22 August 2026

Delhi industrial pollution control campaign

The topic provides concrete examples of regulatory enforcement, e-governance tools like the Green Delhi app, and pollution control measures that are directly relevant to GS3 environmental management and GS2 governance questions.

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Notes

  • Delhi government conducted 2,011 industrial unit inspections between January and July.
  • 33 industrial units issued closure orders; 44 units penalized with environmental compensation.
  • 106 units found non-compliant with environmental standards; 78 units operating without valid Consent to Operate (CTO) from the Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC).
  • Government policy emphasizes source-based pollution control and support for compliant industries.
  • Public reporting mechanisms for pollution include the Green Delhi app and the Municipal Corporation of Delhi’s 311 app.
  • Construction activities prohibited in Delhi from December 10 to January 20 to mitigate winter pollution.
  • Monitoring of construction sites over 500 square metres utilizes the Dust Portal and AI-enabled cameras with real-time alerts.

Questions

  1. Discuss the role of technology-driven monitoring systems, such as AI-enabled cameras and centralized portals, in enhancing the enforcement of environmental regulations in urban industrial zones. 150 words
    Attempt this — 150 words in 8 min
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  2. Critically examine the effectiveness of command-and-control measures, such as periodic industrial inspections and seasonal construction bans, in addressing the systemic challenge of air pollution in metropolitan regions of India. 250 words
    Attempt this — 250 words in 11 min
    0 / 250 words 11:00

Prelims

  1. Which body is primarily responsible for issuing the 'Consent to Operate' (CTO) to industrial units in Delhi?

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