CAQM mandates Installation of PTZ Cameras at Industries by 31.10.2026

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 (NCR) to ensure comprehensive real-time monitoring of fuel consumption and compliance with its directions. 

Key Highlights:

1. Due to the persistent use of unapproved fuels, the CAQM is of the opinion that real-time monitoring of fuerl consumption by industries is necessary. Thus, industries shall also install PTZ cameras as per the following SOP by 31.10.2026:
   1. Location of Cameras:
      1. Cameras will be installed to capture all fuel storage areas.
      2. Cameras will be installed to capture all fuel charging points.
      3. ln case of use of gas-based fuel the gauge/ meter of the gas is to be captured by the camera.
   2. Real Time Streaming:
      1. Real time streaming of video feeds must be made available to the servers of CPCB and respective SPCBs/ DPCC.
   3. Power Source:
      1. All industries must also ensure that these cameras and the connectivity have adequate power backup.

2. CPCB and SPCBs/ DPCC will develop portals and other infrastructure to capture the real-time streaming of video feeds.
3. Status in the above context will be submitted to the CAQM by SPCBs/ DPCC on 01.11.2026

The order is linked below for your ease of reference.

Source: Commission for Air Quality Management in NCR and Adjoining Areas