New Delhi: The use of diesel generator (DG) sets in the Delhi National Capital Region (NCR) will be further regulated from October 1, 2023, to check air pollution.
Besides, retro-fitment of dual fuel kits and/ or Emission Control Devices (ECDs), wherever warranted, should be completed by September 30, 2023, failing which the use of the diesel generator set shall not be permitted “under any circumstances, anywhere in the entire NCR”, even for periods not under GRAP [Graded Response Action Plan] restrictions, which comprises of emergency-level measures to mitigate rising air pollution in the region.
The Commission for Air Quality Management in NCR and Adjoining Areas (CAQM), today directed for the adoption of the revised schedule for regulated operations of DG sets across all sectors in the NCR including Industrial, Commercial, Residential, Office establishments, to “comprehensively and effectively prevent, control and abate air pollution caused by them in the NCR.
NCR State Pollution Control Boards (PCBs)and the Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) shall ensure compliance with the revised directions through suitable consent mechanisms and periodic monitoring.
The Revised Schedule is tabled below:
Representations from industrial associations, commercial entities, business organizations and individuals were received in the Commission and the issues were raised during interactions including with the industrial associations and the Chambers of Commerce, and with MSMEs associations across Delhi NCR in particular citing various techno-commercial and financial constraints.
In view of the technical, commercial and practical aspects and the constraints involved in emission control from DG sets and considering the practical aspects of the implementation of directions and a need to minimize pollution arising out of large-scale use of DG sets across the various sectors including industrial, commercial, institutional and residential premises, the extant directions on the regulated use of DG sets were comprehensively reviewed leading to the revised schedule, the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, stated today.
The Commission urged all stakeholders concerned including vendors for all capacities of DG sets in the NCR, to strictly adopt the revised schedule for regulated operations of DG sets across all sectors in the entire NCR.
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