In Short : India has urged the global community to work together to enhance energy security for Small Island Developing States (SIDS) during the ISA Leadership Session held alongside CoP30 in Belém, Brazil. India highlighted the urgent need for resilient, affordable, and sustainable energy systems for vulnerable island nations. It also reaffirmed its commitment to […]
Union Environment Minister, Shri Bhupender Yadav delivers India’s National Statement at UNFCCC CoP30 High-Level Segment, at Belém, Brazil – EQ
In Short : Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav delivered India’s National Statement at the UNFCCC CoP30 High-Level Segment in Belém, Brazil, reaffirming the country’s commitment to climate justice and sustainable growth. He highlighted India’s progress in renewable energy, its balanced approach to development, and the need for stronger global climate finance and technology cooperation to […]
Delhi NCR registers Best Average Air Quality in last 8 years during January – October barring COVID lockdown period – EQ
In Short : Delhi-NCR recorded its best average air quality in eight years from January to October 2025, excluding the COVID-19 lockdown period. Improved AQI levels resulted from stronger pollution control measures, cleaner fuels, EV adoption, and better waste management. Authorities credited initiatives like NCAP and GRAP, along with public cooperation and favorable weather, for […]
CAQM invokes 12-point action plan as per Stage-II of the extant GRAP in the entire NCR with immediate effect – EQ
In Short : The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has implemented a 12-point action plan under Stage-II of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) across the NCR with immediate effect. The measures include restrictions on construction activities, enhanced vehicular pollution checks, better waste management, and increased promotion of clean energy to control deteriorating air […]
27-point action plan as per Stage-I of GRAP invoked in the entire NCR with immediate effect, to avoid further Deterioration of Air Quality in the region – EQ
In Short : The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has implemented a 27-point Stage-I action plan under GRAP across the NCR to prevent further air quality deterioration. Measures include dust control at construction sites, ban on biomass burning, stricter vehicle emission checks, increased road cleaning, and anti-smog operations. Agencies across Delhi, Haryana, UP, and […]
Union Environment Minister Shri Bhupender Yadav participates in the Pre-COP30 Ministerial Roundtable in Brasilia – EQ
In Short : Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav attended the Pre-COP30 Ministerial Roundtable in Brasilia, emphasizing the need for COP30 to be a “COP of Adaptation.” He urged stronger global cooperation, greater climate finance for developing nations, and faster implementation of commitments. Yadav highlighted India’s initiatives like the International Solar Alliance as examples of action-driven […]
Union MoS Shri Kirti Vardhan Singh shares India’s vision for Sustainable, Nature-positive Urban Development at the IUCN World Conservation Congress, 2025 at Abu Dhabi – EQ
In Short : Union Minister of State Shri Kirti Vardhan Singh presented India’s vision for sustainable, nature-positive urban development at the IUCN World Conservation Congress 2025 in Abu Dhabi. He emphasized India’s commitment to balancing urban expansion with ecological preservation, highlighting innovative policies, green infrastructure, and global partnerships aimed at achieving environmentally resilient and inclusive […]
Union Environment Minister, Shri Bhupender Yadav, chaired High-level Review Meeting on Air Pollution in Delhi NCR today – EQ
In Short : Union Environment Minister Shri Bhupender Yadav chaired a high-level review meeting on air pollution in Delhi-NCR, focusing on current air quality and mitigation efforts. The meeting emphasized inter-state coordination, stricter enforcement of pollution control measures, and public awareness initiatives. Key discussions included curbing emissions from vehicles, industries, and construction to improve regional […]
CAQM Resource Lab with the support of Haryana State Pollution Control Board (HSPCB) concludes two-day Training Workshop and IEC Activity in Faridabad and Gurugram – EQ
In Short : In a concerted effort to inform, educate, communicate and spread awareness regarding steps towards air pollution mitigation in the National Capital Region (NCR), the Commission for Air Quality Management in NCR and Adjoining Areas (CAQM) successfully concluded its two-day workshop in Faridabad and IEC activity in Gurugram respectively today. The workshop was […]
Delhi registers its best average AQI during 2018 to 2025, barring only the 2020 lockdown period during Covid – EQ
In Short : Delhi achieved its best average AQI between 2018 and 2025, second only to the exceptional drop during the 2020 Covid lockdown. Improved air quality is attributed to stricter emission controls, cleaner fuels, and growth in renewable energy adoption. Experts stress that while progress is encouraging, consistent long-term strategies are vital to sustain […]