Swachh Vayu Sarvekshan
The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change held the Swachh Vayu Sarvekshan Awards & Wetland Cities Recognition Ceremony 2025, honoring 11 cities for their outstanding air quality achievements under the National Clean Air Programme. Indore, Jabalpur, Agra, and Surat were recognized for their significant contributions to clean air initiatives.
SO2 Emission Standards
The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) has reviewed the SO2 emission standards for coal/lignite-fired Thermal Power Plants (TPPs) established in 2015, considering various factors such as technology availability, economic feasibility, and the impact of COVID-19. A new notification issued on July 11, 2025, sets compliance deadlines
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