CAQM imposes Environmental Compensation of around Rs. 61.85 crore on Six Thermal Power Plants within 300 km of Delhi for Non-compliance with Biomass Co-firing Norms

• CAQM levied Environmental Compensation (EC) ~Rs. 61.85 crore on six coal-based Thermal Power Plants (TPPs) within 300 km of Delhi for failing to co-fire biomass pellets/briquettes with coal.
• Action invoked under the Environment (Utilisation of Crop Residue by Thermal Power Plants) Rules, 2023 (MoEFCC).
• Links three UPSC themes: air pollution governance (NCR), stubble/paddy-straw management, and statutory polluter-pays enforcement.