Delhi–NCR has been facing one of the worst air quality cycles in recent years. Every winter, pollution levels spike, industries come under strict scrutiny, and emergency measures are activated across the region. To address this long-standing problem, the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) on 9th October issues a new directive under Section 18(1)(b) of the Air (Prevention & Control of Pollution) Act, 1981. This directive mandates the installation of the OCEMS PTZ camera and live connection to CPCB servers targeting air-polluting industries operating in NCR-Delhi, making real-time pollution monitoring mandatory for three major sectors:
- Food & food processing units
- Textile units
- Metal processing units
What is now mandatory:
A) Install OCEMS (Online Continuous Emission Monitoring Systems)
Different sectors must monitor the following:
- Textile & Food units: Must monitor Particulate Matter (PM) from boilers/furnaces.
- Metal units: Must monitor PM + SO₂ + NOₓ (if using met-coke or low-sulphur oil).
- Others must at least monitor Particulate Matter.
B) Install PTZ Cameras (Pan-Tilt-Zoom Cameras)
CPCB now requires PTZ cameras in specific locations:
- Capture the OCEMS port hole and stack emissions.
- Capture furnace feed and extraction areas for metal units
C) Mandatory Connection to CPCB + SPCB Servers
Installing sensors is just not enough. Industries must ensure live, real-time data transmission to CPCB servers, State Pollution Control Board or PCC servers.
d) The Final Deadline
All installations and complete connectivity must be done on or before 31 December 2025.
What Does This Mean for You as a Business Owner?
If you operate a food, textile, or metal unit in NCR Delhi, here are the steps to follow:
- OCEMS PTZ Camera Installation (OCEMS + PTZ cameras)
- Start real-time emission monitoring
- Connect to CPCB/SPCB servers
If you fail to comply or follow the legal deadlines, it can result in:
- Immediate inspection
- Closure directions from SPCB
- Legal penalties
- Operational disruption
What to do next?
Step 1: Check if you fall under the affected sectors:
- Food processing
- Textile
- Metal
If yes, then the directive applies to you.
Step 2: Assess your current monitoring setup:
Important checkpoints:
- Do you have an OCEMS PTZ Camera installation?
- Is it calibrated and functioning?
- Are PM/SO₂/NOₓ being monitored?
- Are we connected to CPCB/SPCB servers?
- Do we have PTZ cameras covering the required locations?
Step 3: Fix gaps immediately and comply
If installation, calibration, or connectivity is missing, it needs to be resolved via monitoring, calibration, and data validation. Failing to comply with OCEMS PTZ Camera installation can lead to repercussions ranging from fines to even legal implications, leading to revenue loss. It is best to invest now in the compliance infrastructure rather than to face double loss. A climate tech company can help your plant meet compliance before 31 December 2025.
How can The Sustainability Cloud help?
As India’s oldest climate tech provider, we have empowered 100+ organisations to be CPCB directive-compliant. We deliver end-to-end OCEMS PTZ Camera installation, monitoring solutions from system planning and setup to data integration and ongoing upkeep.
Our OCEMS Support Covers:
- Supplying and installing CPCB-approved OCEMS analyzers for PM, SO₂ and NOx.
- Ensuring smooth integration with CPCB/SPCB servers for uninterrupted data flow.
- Setting up PTZ camera systems for real-time visual oversight and compliance visibility.
- Calibration, validation and alert setup as per the updated 2025 OCEMS protocol.
- Annual Maintenance Contracts with round-the-clock technical support.
Our focus is to make compliance effortless, helping your industry meet every CPCB requirement without affecting day-to-day operations.
So, if you operate a Food, Textile, or Metal Processing Unit in NCR-Delhi, the Sustainability Cloud can help you meet the CPCB’s new requirements on time, i.e. before 31 December 2025.
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