The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change announced on 30 October 2026 that Union Minister Shri Bhupender Yadav reviewed the PAVAN-I3C, a new digital center for monitoring air quality in Delhi-NCR. The platform integrates more than 30 APIs and data streams, including information from 111 monitoring stations, over 2,300 industries, and more than 3,200 construction sites. To further control pollution, construction and demolition activities across the NCR region will be halted from 5 November to 20 November 2026. This system allows agencies to identify and act on pollution sources like farm fires and uncovered construction sites immediately.
Key points
- Construction and demolition activities in NCR halted from 5 to 20 November
- PAVAN-I3C integrates 30+ data streams for real-time air quality monitoring
- Monitors 111 air quality stations, 2,300+ industries, and 3,200+ construction sites
- System triggers alerts for deviations from norms to ensure swift regulatory action
When it applies
- halt of construction and demolition activities in NCR
- halt of construction and demolition activities in NCR
- Union Minister's visit to PAVAN-I3C
Who it affects
- construction and demolition activities