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.
Sharing details after participating in a high-level review meeting on air pollution mitigation measures in the NCR region chaired by Advisor to Prime Minister Sh. Tarun Kapoor, Haryana Chief Secretary Sh. 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 centers.
Sh. Rastogi said 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.
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. Under the state’s EV Policy, various incentives are being offered to encourage the adoption of environmentally friendly vehicles.
Strict Enforcement and Advanced Emission Monitoring
To strengthen vehicular emission control measures, Haryana is set to implement the “No PUCC, 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.
As part of enforcement efforts, action against End-of-Life (EoL) vehicles has also intensified. Many ageing vehicles have been impounded or scrapped between January and April 2026, while daily enforcement measures continue across the region. Moreover the transport department has taken the target of impounding 100 such end of life vehicles per day now onwards.
Industrial Compliance and Expanded Air Quality Network
Sh. Rastogi said 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/retro fitment of Air Pollution Control Devices (APCD) is progressing steadily with a structured roadmap in place to achieve full compliance of the CAQM directions of stringent emission norms for the boiler and furnaces in the NCR area by September 2026. Action against polluting units in non-conforming industrial areas is also being carried out on a continuous basis.
It has been directed to HSPCB to do a fresh survey in this regard and identify all the illegally operating units in the non-conforming areas within 30 days. 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, 2026, with full operationalization targeted by September 30, 2026.
Modern Infrastructure and Smart Waste Management
Under the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) framework, Haryana is undertaking a large-scale road redevelopment initiative covering 1,164.31 kilometers during 2026 with an investment of over Rs 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 (C&D) waste transportation and geo-tagging of waste collection and processing facilities. It has been directed to all the intervening departments to expedite all the works related to reduce and mitigate air pollution and ensure works get done on time and try to advance such dates of completion before the winter inclement weather conditions.
Additional Chief Secretary, Environment, Forests & Wildlife, Sh. Sudhir Rajpal, ACS Transport Dr. Raja Sekhar Vundru, Commissioner and Secretary, Urban Local Bodies, Sh. Ashok Kumar Meena, Chairman, Haryana State Pollution Control Board, Sh. Vinay Pratap Singh, and other senior officers also took part in the meeting.