CAQM finds 16 of 22 industries non-compliant in Hapur (UP); 12 show-cause notices
What happened
- CAQM inspected 22 industrial units in Hapur, UP, on 15 Sep 2026 with 7 flying squads; 16 were non-compliant and 12 show-cause notices issued [PIB].
- Areas covered included Masuri–Gulawati Road, Pilkhuwa and Garh Road [PIB].
Background
- CAQM was set up under the Commission for Air Quality Management in NCR and Adjoining Areas Act, 2021 [PIB].
Why it matters
- Industrial emissions in NCR are part of the winter air-quality challenge.
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How to use this in Mains
- As per PIB (2026-09-16): CAQM inspected 22 industrial units in Hapur, UP, on 15 Sep 2026 with 7 flying squads; 16 were non-compliant and 12 show-cause notices issued.
- Industrial emissions in NCR are part of the winter air-quality challenge.
Quotable data pointCAQM inspected 22 industrial units in Hapur, UP, on 15 Sep 2026 with 7 flying squads.
PIB: MoEFCC: CAQM special inspection of industries in Hapur, UP, 16 Sep 2026
Exam angle
UPPCS
GS6 (UP environment): Hapur is a UP district in NCR, so CAQM directions apply directly; links to UP's industrial air-pollution enforcement.
Practice MCQs
Original practice questions (not PYQs).
Practice · UPPCS
CAQM was constituted under an Act of
Answer (c) & explanation
CAQM Act 2021.
Practice · UPPCS
In the Hapur inspection (Sep 2026), non-compliant units numbered
Answer (c) & explanation
PIB.
Practice · UPPCS
Hapur district lies in which State?
Answer (b) & explanation
PIB.
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Official source: PIB: MoEFCC: CAQM special inspection of industries in Hapur, UP, 16 Sep 2026
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