Source : PTI | Haryana has adopted a comprehensive and technology-driven approach to tackle air pollution, with a strong focus on sustainable mobility, enhanced environmental monitoring and improved urban infrastructure.
As part of its strategy, the state plans substantial augmentation of Continuous Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Stations (CAAQMS), with all identified gaps targeted to be addressed by September 2026.
To strengthen vehicular emission control measures, Haryana is set to implement the “No PUCC (pollution under control certificate), No Fuel” policy across all 2,780 fuel stations in NCR districts from October 1, 2026.
A phased installation of Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) systems is underway to ensure full implementation before the deadline.
Sharing details after participating virtually in a high-level review meeting on air pollution mitigation measures in the NCR region, chaired by Advisor to Prime Minister Tarun Kapoor, Haryana Chief Secretary Anurag Rastogi said the state is moving ahead with a well-defined action plan focused on reducing emissions and improving environmental quality across major urban centres.
Rastogi stated that Haryana is undertaking a major transition toward eco-friendly public transport, with a target to deploy 925 electric buses across major NCR cities during 2026.
Purchase orders for 575 electric buses have already been secured, while procurement for the remaining fleet is being expedited through the high-powered purchase committee, Rastogi said, according to an official statement.
Cities including Gurugram, Faridabad, Panipat, Karnal and Rohtak are expected to witness a major expansion in electric public transport infrastructure, further strengthening Haryana’s commitment to sustainable urban mobility. Sonipat has already made significant progress in aligning its targeted electric bus fleet.
Complementing these initiatives, Haryana has successfully notified its Vehicle Aggregator Policy covering delivery service providers and e-commerce entities, along with the establishment of a dedicated web portal for streamlined onboarding and operational processes, the statement said.
Under the state’s EV Policy, various incentives are being offered to encourage the adoption of environmentally friendly vehicles. These include a 20 per cent road tax exemption and a 25 per cent registration fee exemption across two-wheelers, three-wheelers, cars and commercial goods vehicles, along with incentives linked to vehicle scrapping.
As part of enforcement efforts, action against end-of-life (EoL) vehicles has also intensified. Hundreds of ageing vehicles have been impounded or scrapped between January and April 2026, while daily enforcement measures continue across the region.
Rastogi noted that Haryana has made significant progress in ensuring industrial compliance with environmental norms. Out of 1,349 air-polluting industries requiring Online Continuous Emission Monitoring Systems (OCEMS), 1,286 units have already been connected to the Central Pollution Control Board monitoring network.
Similarly, installation of Air Pollution Control Devices (APCD) is progressing steadily with a structured roadmap in place to achieve full compliance by September 2026. Action against polluting units in non-conforming industrial areas is also being carried out, he said.
To strengthen data-based decision-making, Haryana is rapidly expanding its ambient air quality monitoring network. Against the requirement of 45 CAAQMS stations, 22 are already operational, while work orders for the remaining stations are scheduled to be issued by June 15, with full operationalisation targeted by September 30.
Under the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) framework, Haryana is undertaking a large-scale road redevelopment initiative covering 1,164.31 kilometres during 2026 with an investment of over ₹2,953 crore.
Administrative approvals and work orders for a substantial portion of the project have already been issued.
The state has also strengthened waste management systems through GPS-enabled tracking of Construction and Demolition waste transportation and geo-tagging of waste collection and processing facilities.
