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With AQI at hazardous levels and no solution in sight to fight pollution, the Delhi government has banned tandoors that use coal or firewood.
The latest order to ban tandoors requires all commercial establishments to switch exclusively to electric, gas-based or other clean-fuel appliances. (Image: X)
New Delhi,UPDATED: Dec 16, 2025 10:23 IST
The humble tandoor, used to prepare rotis and roasted delights, has become the latest target of Delhi's pollution fight. The Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) issued directions banning tandoors that use coal and firewood across all hotels, restaurants and open eateries in the city.
The Air Quality Index (AQI) in Delhi was recorded around 400 at Delhi's Anand Vihar and ITO at 10am on Tuesday. The ban on tandoors, which are used by restaurants and eateries, came last week.
The order was issued under Section 31(A) of the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981, according to a report from news agency PTI on December 9.
All restaurants and eateries have to immediately switch to electric, gas-based or other clean-fuel appliances.
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Published By:
Anand Singh
Published On:
Dec 16, 2025
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