First Day of Pollution Curbs

Delhi authorities imposed penalties and environmental compensation totalling Rs 68.4 lakh on the first day of the Winter Action Plan.

Vehicles Turned Back

Nearly 15,000 vehicles checked, 1,539 turned back at border points and 566 challans issued for PUCC violations.

Border Entry Restrictions

14,930 vehicles checked, 10.31 per cent turned back, 62 impounded under vehicle entry rules.

Dust Pollution Enforcement

300 construction sites inspected, 32 violating dust norms, 17 closure directions issued.

Environmental Compensation

Rs 9.8 lakh environmental compensation for construction and demolition violations.

Minister's Statement

Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa urged compliance with vehicle entry rules and dust norms.

“Today 14,930 vehicles checked, 566 PUC challans and 300 sites inspected. Keep PUC valid, follow entry rules and dust norms. The quest for clean air needs our collective efforts”