CAQM
The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) conducted an inspection in Sonipat, Haryana, on November 21, 2025, inspecting 101 units and identifying 29 violations, including 5 from Construction & Demolition (C&D) sites. The operation aimed to enforce compliance with environmental norms and reduce air pollution in the National
Air Pollution
The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has implemented several proactive measures to combat air pollution in the National Capital Region (NCR). Key achievements include a significant decline in farm fire incidents in Haryana and Punjab, advancements in municipal solid waste management, and a shift to cleaner fuels in public
NHAI
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has introduced a comprehensive Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) aimed at mitigating air pollution from highway construction and related activities in Delhi-NCR. The SOP includes measures such as mechanized road sweeping, greening initiatives, and the use of anti-smog guns at construction sites. It emphasizes
CAQM
The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) held its 25th meeting on October 17, 2025, to assess readiness for the winter season regarding air pollution control. Key discussions included the enforcement of regulations on vehicular and industrial emissions, stubble burning, and the sale of firecrackers. New directives were issued to
Air Pollution
Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav chaired a high-level review meeting to assess air quality management efforts in Delhi NCR. The meeting focused on compliance actions taken by various government departments, the installation of Online Continuous Emission Monitoring Systems (OCEMS), and strategies for managing paddy straw and construction waste. Key stakeholders
CAQM
The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) successfully concluded a two-day workshop in Faridabad and an IEC activity in Gurugram aimed at promoting sustainable road design and dust control practices to mitigate air pollution in the National Capital Region (NCR). The event, supported by the Haryana State Pollution Control Board,
Stubble Management
Union Ministers Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan and Shri Bhupender Yadav convened a meeting in New Delhi to address stubble management, focusing on strategies to reduce air pollution from stubble burning. The meeting included Agriculture Ministers from Punjab, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh, who discussed the implementation of stubble management schemes and
CAQM
The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) successfully held a two-day workshop in Ghaziabad focused on sustainable road design and dust control practices. This event, the first in a series planned across nine cities in the National Capital Region, aimed to educate stakeholders on air pollution mitigation strategies. The workshop
Fit India
Union Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya calls for citizens to adopt an active lifestyle through the Fit India Sundays on Cycle initiative, which has seen participation from over 8 lakh individuals across 46,000 locations. The event aims to combat obesity and air pollution, encouraging the use of the FIT India
Air Pollution
The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC) has implemented the Ash Utilization Notification, 2021, mandating coal and lignite-based thermal power plants to achieve 100% ash utilization for eco-friendly purposes. The notification promotes the use of fly ash in agriculture, enhances soil health, and mandates the development
Air Pollution
The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) held high-level meetings with Haryana and Punjab governments to review air pollution mitigation strategies, focusing on stubble burning, clean mobility, and vehicular emissions. Key discussions included the elimination of paddy stubble burning, compliance with emission norms, and the adoption of cleaner transportation methods.
Biomass Programme
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has revised the Biomass Programme guidelines to promote cleaner energy solutions and ease business operations. Key changes include simplified documentation, flexible sales agreements, and performance-based financial assistance. The revisions aim to accelerate biomass technology adoption, support MSMEs, and address air pollution from