In Short : At its 27th meeting, the CAQM reviewed a Supreme Court-mandated report identifying PM2.5 as Delhi’s key pollutant, with secondary particulates (27%) and transport (23%) as major winter sources. To combat this, the commission approved 46 new monitoring stations, mandated stricter industrial emission standards, and urged barrier-free toll plazas to reduce traffic congestion. […]
CAQM revokes GRAP Stage-II in Delhi-NCR as AQI improves – EQ
In Short : The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has revoked Stage-II restrictions under the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) across the Delhi-NCR after improvements in the Air Quality Index (AQI) following recent light rainfall and favourable weather conditions. Despite the removal of Stage-II actions, Stage-I preventative pollution measures will continue to remain enforced […]
Delhi-NCR to be strengthened with expansion of Continuous Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Stations – EQ
In Short : Delhi-NCR is set to enhance its air quality management through the expansion of Continuous Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Stations (CAAQMS). This initiative will improve real-time pollution tracking, strengthen policy interventions, and support data-driven decisions. The move aims to increase transparency, public awareness, and the effectiveness of pollution control measures across the region. […]
Shri Bhupender Yadav commends Union Budget 2026-27 as Youth-centric, advancing a Developed India by Balancing Economic Growth with Ecological Sustainability – EQ
In Short : Union Environment Minister Shri Bhupender Yadav commended the Union Budget 2026-27 as a youth-centric budget that advances the vision of a developed India by aligning economic growth with ecological sustainability. He said the Budget lays a strong foundation for inclusive progress — empowering youth, farmers, women and entrepreneurs — while embedding environmental […]
CAQM reviews Annual Action Plans and key sectoral measures towards abatement of air pollution in Rajasthan (NCR) – EQ
In Short : The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) reviewed Annual Action Plans of Rajasthan’s NCR districts to assess progress on air pollution control. The review focused on strengthening city and state strategies across transport, industry, waste management, and dust control, with clear directions for revised plans, stricter monitoring, and time-bound implementation to achieve […]
Government notifies Greenhouse Gas Emission Intensity Targets for 208 more Carbon-intensive Industries – EQ
In Short : thorities have lifted Stage III pollution control restrictions across Delhi-NCR after air quality levels showed sustained improvement. The move brings limited relief to residents and economic activities affected by stringent curbs. Officials, however, remain cautious, retaining lower-stage measures and continuing close monitoring to ensure that pollution levels remain under control and do […]
CAQM revokes Stage III restrictions across Delhi-NCR as AQI improves – EQ
In Short : The Commission for Air Quality Management has revoked Stage III restrictions under the Graded Response Action Plan across Delhi-NCR after a noticeable improvement in the Air Quality Index. While the rollback brings relief to residents and businesses, authorities have retained lower-stage measures and emphasized continued monitoring to prevent a renewed deterioration in […]
CAQM revokes Stage IV restrictions across Delhi-NCR as AQI improves – EQ
In Short : The Commission for Air Quality Management has revoked Stage IV restrictions under the Graded Response Action Plan across Delhi-NCR following a sustained improvement in air quality. With the Air Quality Index showing better trends, authorities eased the strictest curbs while directing agencies to maintain vigilance, continue enforcement of lower-stage measures and prevent […]
Union Environment Minister reviews Air Pollution Action Plans of Rohtak, Manesar, Panipat and Karnal – EQ
In Short : The Union Environment Minister reviewed the air pollution action plans of Rohtak, Manesar, Panipat and Karnal, focusing on city-specific strategies to curb emissions. The review assessed progress on implementation, inter-departmental coordination, monitoring mechanisms and timelines, while emphasizing accountability, data-driven interventions and sustained measures to improve air quality and public health across these […]
Union Environment Minister chairs meeting on NIRANTAR platform to strengthen Coordination among MoEFCC Institutions – EQ
In Short : Union Environment, Forest and Climate Change Minister Shri Bhupender Yadav chaired a meeting of the National Institute for Research & Application of Natural Resources to Transform, Adapt and Build Resilience (NIRANTAR), a platform of MoEFCC institutions aimed at boosting coordination, collaboration, research, and policy integration for sustainable natural resource management. He underscored […]