The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) on January 12, 2026, issued directions under the Air (Prevention & Control of Pollution) Act, 1981, regarding the installation of an Online Continuous Emission Monitoring System (OCEMS) in air polluting industries operating in NCR-Delhi.
The following has been stated: -
•The SPCBs/PCCs of NCR-Delhi must immediately mandate OCEMS and/or PTZ cameras as CTO conditions for specified high-pollution sectors.
•OCEMS is required for 17 high-pollution industries, common waste facilities, and Red category air-polluting industries.
•Food, metal, and textile sectors must install both OCEMS and PTZ cameras; all applicable units must ensure installation and connectivity.
•Only NPL-certified OCEMS vendors are permitted, and an Action Taken Report must be submitted within 15 days.
[Notification No.: CP-11/16/2025/IPC-VI-HO-CPCB-HO/]
