Delhi Pollution Control Committee resumes environmental compliance processes in 25 industrial clusters under MPD-2021. Industries Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa highlights focus on green redevelopment, Consent to Operate norms, and the Environment Action Plan 2025 to build a cleaner, greener, and sustainable industrial ecosystem in Delhi.
The Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) has resumed the process of ensuring environmental compliance through redevelopment and consent mechanisms in 25 notified industrial clusters across the national capital. The announcement was made by Delhi’s Minister for Industries, Manjinder Singh Sirsa, on Monday.
The compliance framework, which includes issuing Consent to Establish (CTE) and Consent to Operate (CTO), had been put on hold in 2023. It has now been reactivated, aligning with the goals of the Master Plan of Delhi 2021 (MPD-2021) and the Delhi Government’s Environment Action Plan 2025.
“These clusters were awaiting redevelopment approvals for a long time. With the revival of environmental regulatory provisions, we are setting a firm roadmap for cleaner and greener industries in Delhi,” said Sirsa. He added that the move comes in coordination with the Industries Department, which has informed that new timelines for redevelopment are under active consideration by the Delhi Development Authority (DDA).
The minister emphasized that this is more than just a bureaucratic step. “This is not just an administrative clearance — it is a roadmap for cleaner, greener, and compliant industries in Delhi. With consent applications now being processed, we are ensuring that no industrial activity bypasses environmental checks. It is a significant milestone under our Environment Action Plan 2025,” he said.
The DPCC will now begin monitoring adherence to several critical environmental parameters including:
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Effluent and Water Treatment: Ensuring that industries treat wastewater properly before discharge.
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Air and Dust Pollution Control: Installing modern dust suppression and air filtration systems.
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Plastic and E-waste Management: Following approved protocols for safe disposal and recycling.
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Noise Pollution and Hazardous Waste Regulation: Implementing regulatory measures to minimize noise and manage hazardous waste efficiently.
According to Sirsa, the process of issuing CTE and CTO will act as a filter to ensure that only environmentally compliant industries are given clearance. This will, in turn, contribute to a more sustainable industrial landscape across Delhi.
“The resumption of consent applications is not a one-time fix. It is an ongoing system of accountability,” Sirsa stressed. “We are determined to build an industrial ecosystem that supports economic growth while protecting environmental health.”
Experts and environmentalists have long urged Delhi to overhaul its approach to industrial development, especially in light of its annual pollution crises. With industrial emissions being a significant contributor to Delhi’s air pollution, this step is seen as a much-needed reform to bring industries in line with environmental standards.
Industrial redevelopment under MPD-2021 has been delayed in several areas due to procedural bottlenecks and policy uncertainties. However, with the DDA now actively considering new redevelopment timelines, the path is being cleared for a synchronized approach between urban planning and environmental regulation.
The Delhi government is also planning to implement digital monitoring tools and dashboards to enhance transparency and enforcement. These tools will track compliance and alert authorities in case of violations, thereby reducing manual interventions and improving governance.
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Sirsa concluded by stating that the government is sending a strong message — that industrial growth cannot come at the cost of environmental degradation. “We are taking a firm, focused approach to ensure that the economy and ecology go hand in hand. Environmental compromise is no longer an option,” he asserted.
As Delhi continues to grapple with air quality issues and ecological stress, such proactive measures by the government could pave the way for sustainable industrialization and serve as a model for other urban centers in India.
