Commission for Air Quality Management in NCR Act, 2021

The Commission for Air Quality Management has issued a statutory direction for implementation of Action Plans to eliminate wheat stubble burning in 2026. The direction mandates coordinated measures in NCR and adjoining areas.

Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM):

Dimension	Key Details
Statutory Backing	Established under the Commission for Air Quality Management in National Capital Region and Adjoining Areas Act 2021
Objective	Provides for management of air quality in National Capital Region and adjoining areas
Current Trigger	Issued statutory direction for implementation of Action Plans for elimination of wheat stubble burning in 2026
Key Powers and Functions	Comprises implementation of Graded Response Action Plan stubble burning control polluter penalties industrial regulation and vehicular standards