In a move to improve environmental oversight and streamline industrial governance, the Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) has resumed processing applications for Consent to Establish (CTE) and Consent to Operate (CTO) in 25 notified industrial clusters across the Capital, officials said on Monday.
These clusters had been waiting for redevelopment permissions under the Master Plan of Delhi 2021 and had seen a halt in consent procedures since 2023.
The decision comes under the leadership of Delhi Minister for Industries and Environment, Manjinder Singh Sirsa. The Industries Department recently informed the DPCC that the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) is actively considering fresh timelines for the redevelopment of these industrial areas.
Based on this communication, the DPCC has now restarted the regulatory process to ensure that environmental standards are strictly followed, even as redevelopment plans proceed.
Sirsa described this as a crucial turning point in the city’s industrial and environmental policy. “This is not just an administrative clearance — it is a roadmap for cleaner, greener, and compliant industries in Delhi,” he said. “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 added that the move signals a long-term commitment to sustainable development. By bringing consent mechanisms back into action, the government aims to balance industrial growth with environmental responsibility.
The DPCC, as the regulatory body, will now monitor compliance with key pollution control measures such as treatment of industrial effluents, suppression of air and dust pollution through modern systems, strict plastic and e-waste management and proper handling of noise and hazardous waste.
Sirsa also stressed that environmental compliance is not a one-time requirement but an ongoing process of regulation and accountability. Industries operating within these clusters will be required to regularly meet environmental standards as a condition for continued operation.