Stories
City-wide low-emission zone for Delhi is a realistic near-term goal says CAQM official
N
News18•06-10-2026, 20:15
City-wide low-emission zone for Delhi is a realistic near-term goal says CAQM official
- •A senior CAQM official stated that establishing a city-wide low-emission zone for Delhi is achievable in the near term with proper policies and regional coordination.
- •Tarun Kumar Pithode highlighted that clean air zones encourage behavioural shifts by reducing reliance on personal motorised vehicles.
- •Regulatory frameworks are active, with formal notices and strict actions taken against administrators failing environmental mandates.
- •Public accountability and citizen demand are vital for forcing administrators to deliver effective environmental results.
Key Questions Answered
Yes, a senior CAQM official stated that with predictable policy frameworks, strict enforcement against non-compliant administrators, and regional coordination, establishing a comprehensive city-wide low-emission zone for Delhi is a realistic near-term goal.
The CAQM has issued multiple formal notices and summoned officers to explain why they should not face prosecution for failing on environmental mandates, which has resulted in immediate action.
The remarks were made at the ongoing three-day Urban Adda 2026 event in New Delhi, which brings together senior government officials, global urban experts, corporate leaders, and youth icons to formulate an urban action blueprint.