The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has ordered the phasing out of coal from across Delhi and the National Capital from January 1, 2023.
Key decisions
- It means, the use of coal as fuel in industrial, domestic units will be banned in the National Capital Region (NCR) from January 2023.
- The CAQM has imposed a widespread coal ban across energy-intensive industries in the NCR from October 1, 2022 for NCR regions where piped natural gas (PNG) infrastructure and supply is already available.
- In those regions where PNG supply is still not available, the ban will come into effect from January 1, 2023.
- The ban excludes the usage of low-sulphur coal — a less harmful alternative with comparatively lower sulphur dioxide emissions.
About Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM)
- The CAQM was established in August 2021 and replaced the now-dissolved Environment Pollution (Prevention and Control Authority).
- It is an independent statutory body.
- The body is currently the country’s highest authority on air pollution.
- The Commission for Air Quality Management coordinates air pollution norms in Delhi and adjoining States.
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