Karnal, July 17 -- Already in financial stress due to the West Asia crisis, trade disruptions, and increased freight and logistics costs, the Haryana Chamber of Commerce and Industry (HCCI) has raised concerns over the Haryana State Pollution Control Board's (HSPCB) recent directive mandating the installation of Online Continuous Emission Monitoring System (OCEMS) and Pan Tilt and Zoom (PTZ) cameras.

The HCCI has sought time until March 31, 2027 for industries in the National Capital Region (NCR) to comply with the requirement. On behalf of scores of rice millers, the body has also sought an extension of the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB)'s directions requiring the installation of stack emission monitoring facilities.

The chambe...