CAQM mandates expansion of pan-tilt-zoom cameras at industries in NCR

The Commission for Air Quality Management in NCR and Adjoining Areas (CAQM) has issued an order mandating expansion of pan-tilt-zoom (PTZ) cameras at industries in the National Capital Region.

The move aims to strengthen vigilance, monitoring and compliance by industries, particularly in view of the adverse impact of industrial emissions on air quality in the NCR and adjoining areas.

PTZ cameras can pan horizontally (from left to right), tilt vertically (up and down) and zoom.

“In view of the persistent use of unapproved fuels, the Commission has expanded the areas to be captured by PTZ cameras at industrial units to make the coverage comprehensive and for effective monitoring and compliance,” the CAQM said in a statement on Tuesday.

“Apart from the locations of PTZ cameras already prescribed by CPCB (Central Pollution Control Board), the Commission has directed that industries shall now also install additional PTZ cameras by 31.10.2026,” it added.

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The prescribed locations for installation of PTZ cameras include capturing flue gas emissions from the stack in case of textile and food processing units having boilers, and capturing fume extraction system areas and furnace feeding areas in metal units.

The latest order also mandates CPCB, and the concerned state pollution control boards and Delhi Pollution Control Committee to develop portals and other necessary infrastructure to capture the real-time streaming of video feeds.

“This will facilitate remote monitoring of fuel-use practices by industries and help in ensuring the compliance of the Commission’s statutory directions,” the CAQM added.