In Short : The National Conference on ‘Sustainable Cooling and Doubling Energy Efficiency Improvement’ was held in New Delhi on Feb 21-22, 2025. Organized by BEE and PFI under the Ministry of Power, it focused on energy efficiency, climate goals, and sustainable cooling. Experts discussed strategies to enhance energy savings and India’s commitment to emission […]
CAQM Sub-committee revokes Stage IV and Stage III of GRAP in the entire NCR with immediate effect in light of improvement in the average AQI of Delhi-NCR – EQ
In Short : The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has revoked Stages III and IV of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) across Delhi-NCR, effective immediately, due to a notable improvement in air quality. The region’s Air Quality Index (AQI) recently recorded a “moderate” level of 165, the best for December so far. Restrictions […]
Artificial rain in Delhi – EQ
In Short : Delhi’s government seeks central approval for artificial rain via cloud seeding to tackle severe air pollution, with AQI levels surpassing 490. Despite emergency measures under GRAP, smog persists due to vehicles, industries, and crop burning. Artificial rain could temporarily clear the air, but long-term solutions remain critical for sustainable air quality improvement. […]