Chandigarh: Haryana has rolled out an aggressive technology-driven roadmap to curb air pollution across the National Capital Region. The plan focuses on electric mobility, stricter emission controls, industrial compliance, and expansion of air quality monitoring infrastructure.
High-Level Review and Targets
Reviewing the state's preparedness after a high-level meeting chaired by Prime Minister's adviser Tarun Kapoor, Haryana chief secretary Anurag Rastogi stated on Monday that the government aims to bridge all identified gaps in Continuous Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Stations by September 2026.
Electric Mobility Push
As part of its clean mobility push, Haryana plans to deploy 925 electric buses across major NCR cities in 2026. Purchase orders for 575 buses have already been secured, while procurement for the remaining fleet is underway, said Rastogi. Cities including Gurugram, Faridabad, Panipat, Karnal, and Rohtak are expected to witness a major expansion in electric public transport infrastructure.
Vehicle Aggregator Policy and Fuel Restrictions
The state has also notified its Vehicle Aggregator Policy for delivery and e-commerce operators and launched a dedicated online portal for streamlined onboarding. Haryana will implement the 'No PUCC, No Fuel' policy at all 2,780 fuel stations in the NCR districts from October 1, 2026. Automatic number plate recognition systems are being installed to support enforcement.
Action Against End-of-Life Vehicles
Authorities have intensified action against end-of-life vehicles, setting a target of impounding 100 such vehicles daily, the chief secretary added.
Industrial Compliance and Waste Management
He further said that 1,286 out of 1,349 polluting industries had already been linked to the Central Pollution Control Board's emission monitoring network. Large-scale road redevelopment and smart waste management projects are also underway to reduce dust and pollution levels.
