New Delhi, Nov 22 (PTI) The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) detected 29 violations of pollution-control norms, including five at construction and demolition (C&D) sites, during a large-scale enforcement drive in Haryana’s Sonipat on Friday, according to a statement.

Twenty flying squad teams were deployed across conforming and non-conforming industrial clusters as well as C&D sites in the district on November 21 as part of the CAQM’s intensified on-ground monitoring during winter months, according to the official statement issued by the Union environment ministry.

The drive was carried out with the support of the district administration, including deputy commissioners, duty magistrates and police personnel, to ensure “smooth operations”, the ministry said. Show Full Article

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