CAQM Slams Gurgaon Civic Body Over Severe Air Pollution Violations
CAQM has reprimanded Gurgaon's civic body for failing to control road dust, waste dumping, and open burning.
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The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has issued a stern warning to the Municipal Corporation of Gurgaon (MCG) for its failure to control major air pollution sources, including road dust, dumped waste, and open burning. This comes as part of CAQM's "Operation Clean Air" initiative, which found significant violations during inspections.
The MCG was specifically cited for not ensuring proper dust control on roads, failing to manage construction and demolition (C&D) waste, and allowing open burning of municipal solid waste. This regulatory action underscores the persistent challenge of urban air pollution and the accountability of local bodies in implementing environmental norms, directly impacting public health and environmental quality in the National Capital Region (NCR).
मुख्य तथ्य
CAQM issued warning to Municipal Corporation of Gurgaon (MCG)
Violations include road dust, dumped waste, open burning
Part of CAQM's 'Operation Clean Air' initiative
125 road stretches inspected in Gurgaon
UPSC परीक्षा के दृष्टिकोण
Role and powers of statutory bodies like CAQM in environmental governance.
Legal and constitutional framework for environmental protection in India.
Challenges in urban waste management (MSW, C&D) and their environmental impact.
Accountability of local self-governments in implementing environmental regulations.
Impact of air pollution on public health and sustainable urban development.
दृश्य सामग्री
Gurgaon's Air Pollution Challenge in the NCR Context
This map highlights Gurgaon's location within the National Capital Region (NCR) and its proximity to Delhi, illustrating the geographical context of the severe air pollution violations cited by CAQM. It underscores how local issues in one part of NCR contribute to regional air quality challenges.
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और जानकारी
पृष्ठभूमि
नवीनतम घटनाक्रम
बहुविकल्पीय प्रश्न (MCQ)
1. Consider the following statements regarding the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM): 1. It is a statutory body established under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986. 2. Its jurisdiction extends to the National Capital Region (NCR) and adjoining areas, with powers to coordinate and implement air quality management plans. 3. The Commission has the authority to issue directions to State Governments and State Pollution Control Boards within its jurisdiction, which are binding. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
उत्तर देखें
सही उत्तर: D
Statement 1: CAQM was established by an Act of Parliament, the Commission for Air Quality Management in National Capital Region and Adjoining Areas Act, 2021, which draws its powers from the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986. So, it is a statutory body under the broader framework of EP Act. Statement 2: The CAQM Act, 2021, clearly defines its jurisdiction over the NCR and adjoining areas, giving it comprehensive powers for air quality management. Statement 3: The CAQM has overriding powers over other bodies like the CPCB and SPCBs in matters of air quality management in its jurisdiction, and its directions are binding. Therefore, all three statements are correct.
2. In the context of urban air pollution and waste management in India, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. The Solid Waste Management Rules, 2016, explicitly prohibit the open burning of municipal solid waste. 2. As per the Construction and Demolition Waste Management Rules, 2016, generators of C&D waste are primarily responsible for its segregation and safe disposal. 3. Road dust, a significant contributor to PM10 and PM2.5, is primarily managed by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) through national guidelines.
उत्तर देखें
सही उत्तर: B
Statement 1: The Solid Waste Management Rules, 2016, clearly state that 'No person shall throw, burn or bury the solid waste generated by him on streets, open public spaces or in the drain or water bodies.' This directly prohibits open burning. Statement 2: The C&D Waste Management Rules, 2016, place significant responsibility on the waste generators for segregation, storage, and ensuring proper transportation and disposal of C&D waste. Statement 3: While CPCB provides national guidelines, the primary responsibility for managing road dust, including sweeping, watering, and maintenance of roads, lies with local municipal bodies (like MCG in the news context) and urban local bodies. Therefore, this statement is incorrect. Hence, statements 1 and 2 are correct.
3. Which of the following constitutional provisions or legal frameworks in India are directly relevant to addressing the issue of air pollution and environmental protection? 1. Article 21 of the Constitution of India 2. Article 48A of the Constitution of India 3. The Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981 4. The Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 Select the correct answer using the code given below:
उत्तर देखें
सही उत्तर: D
All the listed provisions and acts are directly relevant to addressing air pollution and environmental protection in India. 1. Article 21 (Right to Life and Personal Liberty) has been interpreted by the Supreme Court to include the 'Right to a clean environment' as a fundamental right. 2. Article 48A (Directive Principles of State Policy) mandates the State to 'endeavour to protect and improve the environment and to safeguard the forests and wildlife of the country.' 3. The Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981, is the primary legislation specifically for the prevention, control, and abatement of air pollution. 4. The Environment (Protection) Act, 1986, is an umbrella legislation providing for the protection and improvement of environment and for matters connected therewith. It gives powers to the central government to take measures to protect and improve the environment. Therefore, all four are correct.
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