CAQM issues notice to six thermal plants for environmental violations

The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) in the National Capital region (NCR) has issued show cause notices to six coal-based thermal power plants (TPPs) for not complying with mandatory provisions related to co-firing of pellets or briquettes made from crop residue. The TPPs – being operated within a 300km radius of Delhi – have been asked to respond to the notices within 15 days.

The commission has also proposed a combined environmental compensation (EC) of approximately ₹61.85 crore against the TPPs.