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
Air Pollution
The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has issued comprehensive directions to control air pollution caused by the open burning of Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) and biomass in the National Capital Region (NCR). The directives focus on preventing fire incidents at Sanitary Landfill (SLF) sites and dumpsites, emphasizing the management