In Short : At COP29 in Baku, India, representing Like-Minded Developing Countries (LMDCs), highlighted the unmet $100 billion climate finance pledge from developed nations. It emphasized the need for equitable climate finance, prioritizing adaptation, loss and damage, and reforms to improve finance delivery mechanisms. India called for transparent accountability, a balance between public and private […]
Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change Issues Gazette Notification: Exempts Industries from Dual Approvals – EQ
In Short : The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) has issued a Gazette notification exempting industries from obtaining dual approvals for environmental clearances. This move aims to streamline regulatory processes, reducing bureaucratic delays and promoting industrial growth. The exemption applies to certain industries, simplifying compliance with environmental norms while ensuring environmental protection […]
CAQM Sub-Committee Activates Stage-III GRAP Measures Across Delhi-NCR from 8:00 AM, 15th November 2024, to Curb Worsening Air Quality – EQ
In Short : The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has activated Stage-III of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) across Delhi-NCR from 8:00 AM on November 15, 2024, to combat worsening air quality. Stage-III measures include stricter restrictions on construction activities, industrial emissions, and vehicle movement, alongside a ban on the use of diesel […]
CAQM holds a meeting to review the implementation and effectiveness of actions under the GRAP, in face of the approaching winter season, focusing on the air pollution hotspots in Delhi – EQ
In Short : The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) held a meeting to review the implementation and effectiveness of actions under the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP), ahead of the upcoming winter season. The focus was on addressing air pollution hotspots in Delhi. The meeting aimed to assess ongoing measures, identify gaps, and strategize […]
Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change notifies the Commission for Air Quality Management in National Capital Region and Adjoining Areas (Imposition, Collection and Utilization of Environmental Compensation for Stubble Burning) Amendment Rules, 2024 on 06.11.2024 – EQ
In Short : On November 6, 2024, the Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change notified the Commission for Air Quality Management in the National Capital Region and Adjoining Areas (Stubble Burning Compensation) Amendment Rules, 2024. The amendment updates regulations for imposing, collecting, and utilizing environmental compensation for stubble burning, aiming to improve air quality […]
Enforcement of targeted measures by various agencies after imposition of GRAP to control and abate air pollution in Delhi-NCR during the period from 15.10.2024 to 31.10.2024 – EQ
In Short : In response to the imposition of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) to combat air pollution in Delhi-NCR, various agencies have enforced targeted measures from October 15 to October 31, 2024. These include increased monitoring of pollution sources, halting construction activities, regulating vehicular emissions, promoting the use of public transport, and controlling […]
India’s ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ Campaign gains Global Momentum with Plantation Drive in Colombia – EQ
In Short : India’s “Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam” campaign, aimed at promoting tree plantation in honor of mothers, has gained global attention with a new initiative in Colombia. The campaign encourages individuals to plant trees as a tribute to maternal figures, fostering environmental awareness and community participation. The plantation drive in Colombia marks a […]
Compelling necessity for ensuring strict and efficient implementation of GRAP-II presently invoked for abatement of air pollution in NCR: CAQM – EQ
In Short : The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) emphasizes the urgent need for strict and efficient implementation of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP-II) to combat air pollution in the National Capital Region (NCR). With rising pollution levels, the CAQM highlights that effective enforcement of GRAP-II measures is crucial for improving air quality […]
CAQM Sub-Committee invokes Stage-II GRAP Action Plan Across NCR from 0800 hrs on 22.10.2024 to Address ‘Very Poor’ Air Quality – EQ
In Short : The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) Sub-Committee has activated the Stage-II Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) across the National Capital Region (NCR) starting at 8:00 AM on October 22, 2024. This decision aims to tackle the ‘very poor’ air quality levels, implementing measures to reduce pollution and improve environmental conditions in […]
Union Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar inaugurates second edition of Art Exhibition ‘Silent Conversation: From Margins to the Centre’ in New Delhi – EQ
In Short : Union Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar recently inaugurated the second edition of the art exhibition “Silent Conversation: From Margins to the Centre” in New Delhi. This exhibition aims to highlight diverse artistic expressions and bring attention to voices and narratives that are often marginalized. By showcasing a variety of artworks, it seeks to […]