Don't spread pollution even by mistake, you'll be fined this much, thousands of rupees.

According to the MCD, strict action will be taken against those who pollute in Delhi. Meanwhile, according to the National Green Tribunal, polluters could face fines ranging from ₹5,000 to ₹50,000.

Air pollution in Delhi is continuously increasing, and in response, the MCD has intensified its pollution control measures. Municipal Corporation of Delhi teams are now preparing to combat pollution with anti-smog guns and mechanical sweepers on the roads. Officials say strict action will be taken against violators to improve air quality. So, let us tell you how many thousand rupees you could be fined if you spread pollution?

Businesses are suffering this much daily due to pollution.

Brijesh Goyal, Chairman of the Chamber of Trade and Industry, a Delhi-based business organization, has written a letter to PM Narendra Modi regarding Delhi pollution. He wrote to the PM that Delhi's businesses are suffering a daily loss of approximately ₹100 crore due to pollution. He also wrote that Delhi's 2 million traders are fully with the government. Meanwhile, according to MCD officials, a proposal to double parking fees will be tabled in the Municipal House meeting. This is intended to discourage people from using private vehicles, thereby reducing the number of vehicles on the roads and controlling pollution. However, a final decision on the proposal to double parking fees will be taken only after the House's approval.

Fine up to ₹50,000 for polluting

The Municipal Corporation of Delhi has clearly stated that strict action will be taken against those who violate the rules. According to the National Green Tribunal's guidelines, polluters could face fines ranging from ₹5,000 to ₹50,000. Corporation teams are constantly monitoring construction sites, industrial areas, and incidents such as burning of garbage on the roads. According to the MCD, it maintains 6,130 kilometers of roads, with 57,000 employees deployed for daily cleaning. To control dust, 52 mechanical road sweepers have been deployed on 3,400 kilometers of main roads. In addition, 167 water sprinklers, 28 mobile anti-smog guns, 20 stationary anti-smog guns, and 15 anti-smog guns have been installed at landfill sites.

Pollution Levels in Delhi in Severe Category

According to data from the Central Pollution Control Board, Delhi's Air Quality Index has reached the severe category for the first time this season. Several areas, such as Bawana, Wazirpur, Mundka, and Punjabi Bagh, have recorded an AQI in the severe category. Consequently, the government and the Municipal Corporation of India (MCD) have appealed to residents to refrain from activities that cause pollution, or they could face heavy fines.