CAQM Finds 17 of 35 Industrial Units Violating Norms in Haryana’s Nuh

As many as 17 of 35 industrial units inspected in Haryana’s Nuh district were found violating environmental norms, according to officials. The inspection was conducted by the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) as part of efforts to ensure compliance with pollution-control regulations in the National Capital Region (NCR).

Officials said 11 industrial units were found compliant with the prescribed norms, while seven units were either closed or non-operational when the inspection teams visited the premises.

The inspection was carried out on Thursday by CAQM flying squads in coordination with officials from the Haryana State Pollution Control Board (HSPCB) and the state administration.

A preliminary assessment found that the violations at the 17 non-compliant units included inadequate air pollution control systems, fugitive dust emissions, non-compliant diesel generator sets and the use of unapproved fuels, among other shortcomings.

Several units were found operating defective or non-functional wet scrubbers, which are used to control particulate emissions from industrial processes.

Officials also reported inadequate measures to prevent dust from spreading within and around industrial premises. In some units, conveyor belts lacked adequate covering, while water sprinkling and dust suppression systems were found to be insufficient.

The inspection teams also observed inadequate boundary windbreakers and unpaved internal roads, both of which can contribute to fugitive dust emissions, particularly during industrial operations and movement of vehicles.

CAQM has reiterated that all industrial units operating in the NCR are required to strictly comply with environmental regulations and maintain prescribed pollution-control systems.

The agency stressed that effective air pollution control devices must remain functional and that industries are expected to meet all applicable regulatory requirements to minimise emissions and protect air quality across the NCR.