What is the difference between CPCB, DPCC, and CAQM in Delhi? CPCB (Central Pollution Control Board) sets national pollution standards for all of India. DPCC (Delhi Pollution Control Committee) enforces those standards on the ground across Delhi NCR. CAQM (Commission for Air Quality Management) is a statutory body established in 2021 specifically to coordinate emergency … Read more
Every time Delhi’s AQI spikes and enforcement teams seal an industrial unit or slap a fine on a construction site, it is the Delhi Pollution Control Committee — DPCC — behind that action. Yet most Delhi residents have never heard of it. Here is a complete, plain-language guide to what DPCC is, what powers it … Read more
Yes. Delhi has retained the title for the eighth consecutive year according to the IQAir World Air Quality Report 2025, with an annual PM2.5 average of 82.2 µg/m³ — more than 16 times the WHO safe limit of 5 µg/m³. Is Delhi Still the World’s Most Polluted Capital in 2025 Delhi has been named the … Read more
Delhi CM Rekha Gupta on Delhi Air Pollution Delhi CM Rekha Gupta on Pollution – Here’s a summary of the policies and measures Delhi CM Rekha Gupta mentioned in her recent interview with ANI’s Smita Prakash on pollution (video titled “Legacy Problem” Delhi CM Rekha Gupta on Pollution) and related statements made by her government: … Read more
The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) plays a key role in environmental regulation across India. In Delhi, CPCB works closely with the Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) to monitor pollution, enforce compliance, and regulate industries. This FAQs-based guide answers Delhi- and India-specific CPCB queries that businesses, startups, factories, consultants, and citizens commonly search for. What … Read more
The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) is a statutory organization under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC), Government of India. It was established under the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974. CPCB’s main responsibility is to prevent, control, and reduce pollution across the country while maintaining environmental quality standards. Central … Read more