New Delhi, Dec. 23 -- The Commission for Air Quality Management in NCR and Adjoining Areas (CAQM) has issued show-cause notices to six coal-based Thermal Power Plants (TPPs) falling within 300 km radius of the national Capital on non-compliance of mandatory provisions related to co-firing of pellets or briquettes made from crop residue, notified under the Environment (Utilisation of Crop Residue by Thermal Power Plants) Rules, 2023.
According to the CAQM, the action follows detailed review of compliance status for the financial year 2024-25, as per data provided by the Ministry of Power.
The environment rules mandate all coal-based TPPs to utilise a minimum 5 per cent blend of biomass pellets or briquettes made of crop residue along with ...