EnvironmentGS-3
23 December 2025CAQM Issues Show Cause Notices for Biomass Co-firing Non-Compliance
Syllabus: Air Pollution Control
Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
Why in news?
CAQM issued notices to six thermal power plants for failing to meet mandatory biomass co-firing norms under the 2023 rules.
⚛️Static Concepts
Stubble BurningPolluter Pays Principle
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Prelims-Oriented Points
- Mandatory minimum 5% biomass co-firing in coal-based TPPs.
- Objective is reduction of stubble burning and air pollution.
- Environmental compensation proposed for non-compliance.
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Examiner's Trap: Biomass co-firing norms apply only to coal-based TPPs.
Quick Data Points
Environmental compensation proposed: ₹61.85 crore
Radius covered: 300 km from Delhi
Mains Value Addition
GS-3: Environment and climate governance.- Promotes ex-situ crop residue management.
- Links environmental compliance with economic penalties.
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