CAQM Imposes Rs 61.85 Crore Environmental Compensation on Six Thermal Power Plants

CAQM imposed environmental compensation of Rs 61.85 crore on six thermal power plants for non-compliance with 5% biomass co-firing norms.
The penalty targets plants within 300 km of Delhi for failing to meet FY 2024-25 minimum 3% biomass co-firing threshold.
Talwandi Sabo Power Limited (Vedanta) received the highest penalty of Rs 33.02 crore among the six non-compliant plants.
Plants must deposit compensation by April 15, 2026, as part of air pollution mitigation efforts in NCR and adjoining areas.