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The Department of Environment, Government of Delhi, in collaboration with IIT Kanpur, has launched a pilot project to evaluate cloud seeding as a potential method for pollution mitigation in the Delhi NCR. Though currently in trial stages, the project aims to offer an emergency solution during high pollution episodes. Various
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Union Environment Minister Shri Bhupender Yadav chaired a detailed review meeting of Delhi's air pollution action plan, highlighting the necessity for long-term, coordinated strategies involving vehicular, industrial, and dust pollution management. Measures discussed included incentivisation of electric vehicles, stricter industrial emission regulations, and waste management. The Central Pollution
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In 2025, Delhi witnessed significant improvements in air quality due to persistent efforts and policy measures by the Commission for Air Quality Management. The year saw a record number of 'Good' and 'Satisfactory' AQI days, second only to the COVID year 2020. Average concentrations of PM10
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The Commission for Air Quality Management in NCR and Adjoining Areas (CAQM) has conducted a comprehensive review of Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) management across the National Capital Region (NCR) and the NCT of Delhi. The review highlights persistent issues with open burning of waste, gaps in enforcement, and inefficiencies in
Greening Strategy
Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav held a high-level review meeting to discuss a detailed district-wise greening strategy for Delhi-NCR, focusing on ecological security and air quality improvement. The meeting emphasized scientifically planned, community-engaging, and technology-enabled approaches to enhance green cover through a five-year action plan. It included mapping plantation areas
Greening Strategy
Shri Bhupender Yadav, Union Minister for Environment, chaired a pivotal meeting to strategize a district-wise greening plan for the Delhi-NCR region. The initiative aims to enhance ecological security and air quality through a scientifically planned, technology-enabled approach involving both rural and urban areas. It emphasizes community engagement and resource convergence.
Greening Strategy
Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav led a high-level meeting in New Delhi to review and enhance the greening strategy for Delhi-NCR. The plan emphasizes a district-wise approach combining scientific planning and technological integration to improve ecological security and air quality. Key aspects include mapping total forest areas, degraded lands, and
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
Telecom Pensioners
The Principal Controller of Communication Accounts, Department of Telecom, is organizing Jeevan Praman Camps for pensioners across Delhi and NCR in November 2025. These camps will facilitate the verification of Life Certificates and provide training for digital submissions. Locations and dates for the camps are specified, with timings from 11
Delhi NCR
Delhi-NCR has recorded its best average Air Quality Index (AQI) from January to October in 2025, with an average AQI of 170, the lowest since 2018, excluding the COVID lockdown year. The region did not experience any days with an AQI over 400, and the number of 'Satisfactory'
Telecom Pensioners
The Principal Controller of Communication Accounts, Department of Telecommunications, is organizing Telecom Pensioners Jeevan Praman Camps across Delhi and NCR in November 2025. These camps will facilitate pensioners in submitting their Life Certificates and provide training on digital submissions. The camps will be held at various locations, with timings from
DRI
The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has dismantled a significant narcotics manufacturing and distribution network in Delhi NCR, seizing a total of 16.27 kg of Amphetamine, 7.9 kg of Cocaine, 1.8 kg of Heroin, 2.13 kg of Ganja, and 115.42 kg of precursor chemicals, valued