Delhi Government Orders Closure of 33 Industrial Units Over Pollution Violations

The Delhi government has inspected 2,011 industrial units across the capital between January and July this year, issuing closure orders against 33 units and imposing environmental compensation on 44 others for non-compliance with environmental standards.

The enforcement drive was conducted as part of a campaign led by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta to track industrial pollution and enforce regulatory compliance. According to government findings, 106 units were found violating prescribed environmental norms, while 78 units were operating without a valid Consent to Operate (CTO) from the Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC).

Chief Minister Gupta stated that further action is underway against additional non-compliant units under relevant environmental laws. She emphasised that the administration aims to tackle pollution at its source rather than solely focusing on penalties.

"Providing clean air to Delhi is a priority for our government. We will extend all possible support to industries that comply with environmental regulations, but there will be no laxity towards units that violate the rules or pollute Delhi’s air," Ms. Gupta said, adding that businesses adhering to the regulations would continue to receive facilitation and support.

The government has also called on residents to report pollution-related violations across the city using the Green Delhi app or the Municipal Corporation of Delhi’s 311 app.

In addition to the industrial inspections, the Chief Minister announced that a ban on construction activities will be enforced in Delhi from December 10 to January 20 to mitigate winter pollution. Construction sites spanning more than 500 square metres will be tracked through the Dust Portal and monitored using AI-enabled cameras, which will deliver real-time alerts to the Control and Command Centre. Any detected violations during this period will lead to notices and fines.