Air Quality
Union Environment Minister Shri Bhupender Yadav chaired a high-level meeting to review air quality in Delhi NCR, urging state authorities to submit action reports on pollution management. He emphasized the need for district-wise plans for crop-residue management, zero tolerance for open burning of waste, and the installation of emission monitoring
Air Quality
In response to Delhi's Air Quality Index (AQI) reaching 211, categorized as 'Poor', the CAQM Sub-Committee has implemented a 27-point action plan under Stage-I of the GRAP across the NCR. This plan includes measures for vehicle maintenance, waste management, and strict enforcement of pollution control regulations
Breathable Art
The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change inaugurated 'Breathable Art' in Delhi, a living structure made from air-purifying plants and sustainable materials. This initiative aims to raise awareness about air pollution and promote sustainable living through interactive educational content. The installation serves as an educational hub and
CAQM
The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has set up a dedicated cell in SAS Nagar, Punjab, to oversee year-round paddy stubble management. This facility will coordinate planning, farmer engagement, and supply chain monitoring, while also addressing air pollution control in thermal power plants. The initiative aims to enhance collaboration
climate change
The Government of India is actively addressing climate change through various initiatives, including the National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC) and the National Clean Air Programme (NCAP). These programs focus on adaptation and mitigation strategies across multiple sectors such as agriculture, energy, and waste management. The Central Pollution Control
National Clean Air Programme
The National Clean Air Programme (NCAP), initiated by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change in January 2019, aims to enhance air quality in 130 cities across 24 States/UTs in India. The program involves collaboration among various government levels and stakeholders, focusing on specific mitigation measures through city
Greenhouse Gases
Indian scientists have conducted a groundbreaking study capturing continuous online measurements of greenhouse gases in the Central Himalayas, revealing the combined impact of environmental factors and human activities on gas levels. The research, conducted over five years at a high-altitude site in Nainital, highlights significant seasonal and daily variations in
International Day of Yoga
Union Minister Shri Bhupender Yadav led the celebrations of the 11th International Day of Yoga in Alwar, Rajasthan, where over 2 lakh citizens participated in more than 800 events across 130 cities under the National Clean Air Programme (NCAP). The event emphasized the theme 'Yoga for One Earth, One
CAQM
The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has issued a Statutory Direction mandating all brick kilns in districts beyond the NCR area of Haryana and Punjab to co-fire paddy straw-based pellets and briquettes. The directive aims for a gradual increase in co-firing, reaching 50% by November 2028, to combat air