DPCC Dust Portal 2.0 Is Live: Mandatory PTZ Camera “Video Fencing” & AQI Sensor Registration for Every Delhi C&D Site Above 500 Sqm
DPCC has launched the AI-powered Dust Portal 2.0. Registration, PTZ camera video fencing and PM2.5/PM10 sensors are now mandatory for Delhi construction sites ≥500 sqm. Here's what builders must do.
Breaking: Delhi's Construction Sites Now Under AI-Powered Surveillance
On July 13, 2026, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta launched Dust Portal 2.0 — the upgraded Dust Pollution Control Self-Assessment web portal and mobile app — at the Delhi Secretariat, alongside Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa. Days later, the Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) followed up with a formal public notice making registration on the new portal mandatory for every Construction & Demolition (C&D) project in Delhi on a plot of 500 square metres or more.
If you're running — or planning — a C&D project anywhere in the National Capital Territory of Delhi, this notice applies to you, and the compliance clock has already started.
What Is Dust Portal 2.0?
Dust Portal 2.0 is DPCC's AI-enabled upgrade to its existing Dust Pollution Control Self-Assessment Portal, built to address one of Delhi's biggest pollution sources. According to Delhi government data cited at the launch, dust from roads, soil and construction activity accounts for roughly 27% of the city's total air pollution in summer and 15% in winter, contributing 66% of PM10 emissions and nearly 38% of PM2.5 emissions.
The new platform layers three technologies on top of the existing self-assessment framework:
- GIS-based mapping of every registered project boundary
- 360° PTZ (Pan-Tilt-Zoom) cameras for real-time “video fencing” of the site
- AI-enabled PM2.5 / PM10 sensors streaming live data directly to the portal
It's also now available as a mobile app (previously desktop-only), letting DPCC officials, urban local bodies and project proponents monitor compliance remotely from anywhere.
What the Official DPCC Notice Requires
DPCC's public notice (File No. DPCC/15/2025-eia-2294-2301, dated 21.07.2026) spells out four mandatory requirements for every C&D project on a plot of 500 sqm or above in Delhi.
1. Mandatory Registration & Profile Completion
All upcoming C&D projects must register on the upgraded portal. Projects already registered on the earlier version have had their data migrated automatically — but project proponents must log in and complete their profile, including GIS-based demarcation of the project boundary and other newly added fields.
2. Self-Assessment Every 15 Days
Project proponents must carry out self-monitoring against the prescribed dust-control parameters and upload a Self-Assessment Audit Report every 15 days, taking corrective action wherever required to maintain continuous compliance.
3. Video Fencing Through PTZ Cameras
The portal requires 360° PTZ cameras with remote connectivity for real-time monitoring of construction activity. Cameras must be positioned so the entire construction area is visible and all 5 significant audit compliance points are clearly captured — detailed specifications and installation guidelines are published on the DPCC camera-specifications page.
4. Installation of Air Quality Sensors
Reliable, low-cost PM2.5 and PM10 sensors must be installed at the project site for continuous particulate matter monitoring, with real-time sensor data integrated with and transmitted continuously to the portal.
The upgraded portal is live at dustcontroldpcc.delhi.gov.in, with camera specifications and installation instructions published on the DPCC website.
Consequences of Non-Compliance
DPCC's notice is explicit about enforcement. Non-compliance with the above requirements can invite:
- Imposition of Environmental Compensation
- Stoppage of construction activities
- Disconnection of electricity/power supply to the project site, where applicable
Separately, the Environment Minister has indicated the department is also working to make the challan process fully digital, so that notices and penalties can be issued directly through the portal — reducing manual intervention in enforcement.
Why This Matters Beyond Delhi
Dust Portal 2.0 is Delhi-specific, but it's part of the same broader shift already playing out across the NCR: HSPCB's Dust Portal for Haryana and RSPCB's equivalent framework in Rajasthan follow the same core pattern — GIS-mapped registration, live PTZ camera feeds, and continuous PM2.5/PM10 sensor data, all enforced under CAQM's overarching NCR dust-control directions. If your organisation runs sites across Delhi, Haryana and Rajasthan, the equipment requirement is now functionally the same everywhere; only the portal and the registering authority change.
Compliance Checklist: Is Your Delhi Site Ready?
- Confirm your plot area is 500 sqm or above and register (or update your migrated profile) on dustcontroldpcc.delhi.gov.in
- Complete GIS-based demarcation of your project boundary on the portal
- Install 360° PTZ cameras positioned to capture all 5 mandated audit compliance points, with remote connectivity live to the portal
- Install PM2.5/PM10 sensors with real-time data integration to the portal
- Set a recurring 15-day reminder to upload your Self-Assessment Audit Report
- Download the Dust Portal 2.0 mobile app for on-site access
- Keep documentation ready in case of an Environmental Compensation notice
How Garg Infratech & Consultants Can Help
We handle the entire Dust Portal 2.0 compliance stack for Delhi NCR builders, end-to-end:
- DPCC site registration and GIS boundary profile completion
- PTZ camera supply, installation and video-fencing setup to DPCC's exact 5-point specification
- PM2.5/PM10 AQI sensor installation with live feed integration to the portal
- 15-day Self-Assessment Audit Report preparation and filing
- Rapid response if you receive an Environmental Compensation or stoppage notice
If you haven't yet migrated your project profile to Dust Portal 2.0, or you're starting a new C&D project in Delhi, get compliant before your next site inspection rather than after. Get a free DPCC compliance check — call +91-83681-80378 or message us on WhatsApp.
Conclusion
Dust Portal 2.0 isn't a minor UI update — it's DPCC formally moving from periodic manual checks to continuous, AI-verified, camera-and-sensor-backed monitoring of every qualifying construction site in Delhi. With Environmental Compensation, work stoppage and power disconnection all on the table for non-compliance, and enforcement now explicitly being digitised, getting your registration, cameras and sensors right the first time is far cheaper than fixing them after a notice.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to re-register if my project was already on the old Dust Portal?
No fresh registration is needed — DPCC has migrated existing registered project data to the upgraded portal automatically. However, you must log in and complete/update your project profile, including the new GIS boundary demarcation fields.
How often do I need to file a report on Dust Portal 2.0?
A Self-Assessment Audit Report must be uploaded every 15 days for the duration of the project.
What happens if my PTZ camera doesn't cover all the required points?
DPCC's notice requires all 5 significant audit compliance points to be clearly visible in the camera feed. An incomplete or non-compliant camera setup can be treated the same as not having video fencing at all, exposing the site to enforcement action.
Is the mobile app mandatory, or can I use only the web portal?
The mobile app is an added access channel, not a replacement for web registration. Project proponents can use either, but the underlying registration, audit reporting and camera/sensor integration requirements are the same.
What plot size does this apply to?
Any Construction & Demolition project on a plot of 500 square metres or above anywhere in the National Capital Territory of Delhi.
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