Air Quality Management Enforcement in National Capital Region
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हे का महत्त्वाचे आहे
This article deals with institutional frameworks like the CAQM and enforcement mechanisms for air pollution control in the National Capital Region, which is highly relevant for GS3 Environmental Conservation and Pollution Control topics.
सारांश
The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) reviewed the enforcement status across the National Capital Region (NCR), focusing on targeted inspections and compliance with clean air guidelines to mitigate air pollution.
मुख्य मुद्दे
- CAQM reviewed enforcement status across the NCR, highlighting 197 inspections conducted over 17 days to curb air pollution.
- Focus on strict adherence to statutory directions, guidelines, and control measures regarding air quality management in the National Capital Region.
- Intensive monitoring targets industrial, construction, and other major pollution sources to ensure compliance with environmental regulations.
महत्त्वाच्या संज्ञा
Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM)
A statutory body established under the 2021 Act to coordinate, monitor, and regulate air quality management across the National Capital Region and adjoining areas.
UPSC context
GS Paper III (Environment): Tests understanding of statutory environmental bodies, governance frameworks, and air pollution mitigation mechanisms in India.
Commission for Air Quality Management in National Capital Region and Adjoining Areas Act
Parliamentary legislation enacted in 2021 to provide a comprehensive legal framework and overarching statutory authority for tackling air pollution in the Delhi-NCR region.
UPSC context
GS Paper II/III: Important for polity and environmental law, examining statutory powers, cooperative federalism, and legislative responses to ecological crises.
पूर्वपरीक्षा सापळा
Appeals against directions of the CAQM lie with the Supreme Court of India.
Aspirants often confuse CAQM appeals going to High Courts or the Supreme Court, whereas the 2021 Act explicitly designates the National Green Tribunal (NGT) as the appellate authority.
संबंधित स्थिर संकल्पना
What are the key statutory powers and appellate mechanism of the CAQM under the 2021 Act?
- Statutory Status: Statutory Status: Established under the CAQM Act, 2021, superseding the legacy Environment Pollution (Prevention and Control) Authority (EPCA).
- Jurisdiction: Overarching Jurisdiction: Covers Delhi and adjoining areas of Haryana, Punjab, Rajasthan, and Uttar Pradesh with binding directions.
- Appellate Body: Appellate Mechanism: Appeals against CAQM orders/directions lie directly with the National Green Tribunal (NGT).
आंतर-विषय नमुने
CAQM statutory powers vs. Federalism
Air pollution governance intersects with federal polity issues as central statutory bodies like CAQM override state-level environmental authorities in the NCR.
Expect a multi-statement prelims question on CAQM composition, statutory origin, and whether appeals lie with the NGT or Supreme Court.
संबंधित PYQ · 1
संबंधित PYQ · 1
- 2021MainsGS3
Describe the key points of the revised Global Air Quality Guidelines (AQGs) recently released by the World Health Organisation (WHO). How are these different from its last update in 2005? What changes in India's National Clean Air Programme are required to achieve these revised standards?
