In Short : The government, in response to a Parliamentary question, highlighted that the National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC) continues to guide India’s climate strategy through eight core missions. These include solar energy, energy efficiency, sustainable agriculture, and water management. States have also developed their own action plans, ensuring localized implementation and alignment […]
Parliamentary Question: Reduction of Greenhouse Gas Emissions – EQ
In Short : The government informed Parliament that India is ahead of schedule in reducing greenhouse gas emissions, having achieved its target of lowering emission intensity well before 2030. Driven by rapid renewable energy adoption, energy efficiency programs, and electric mobility initiatives, India now generates over 45% of power capacity from clean sources, reinforcing its […]
CAQM Sets Up Dedicated Cell in SAS Nagar (Mohali), Punjab for Year-Round Monitoring and Coordination of Paddy Stubble Management – EQ
In Short : The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has established a dedicated cell in SAS Nagar (Mohali), Punjab, to ensure continuous monitoring and coordination of paddy stubble management. Operational year-round, the cell will support state authorities, assess ground-level implementation, and facilitate real-time interventions to curb stubble burning, aiming to improve air quality across […]
Parliament Question:- Climate Resilience and Pollution Control – EQ
In Short : The government informed Parliament that it is actively implementing measures to boost climate resilience and pollution control. Initiatives include the National Clean Air Programme, State Climate Action Plans, and Green Credit Programme. Despite challenges in fund utilisation and enforcement, efforts focus on renewable energy, afforestation, and public participation to meet climate goals […]
Union Minister Shri Bhupender Yadav emphasizes India’s Leadership in Wetlands Conservation at the 15th meeting of the Conference of the Parties (COP15) to the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands in Zimbabwe – EQ
In Short : At COP15 in Zimbabwe, Union Minister Bhupender Yadav underscored India’s global leadership in wetlands conservation, noting the rise in Ramsar sites from 26 to 75 since 2014 and further to 91—the highest in Asia. He proposed Rajasthan’s Siliserh Lake for Ramsar status and called for integrating sustainable lifestyles into wetland policies to […]
Parliament Question:- National Clean Air Programme – EQ
In Short : In Parliament, the Environment Ministry disclosed that only 25 out of 130 cities under the National Clean Air Programme achieved the 40% PM₁₀ reduction target. While 103 cities showed some improvement, fund utilisation remains low—Delhi spent only around 22–32% of its allocation. MPs expressed concern over rising pollution levels in cities like […]
Parliament Question: – Measures related to climate change – EQ
In Short : In Parliament, the government outlined key climate change measures under the National Action Plan, including renewable energy expansion, afforestation, and climate-resilient agriculture. ₹3,000 crore has been sanctioned under adaptation schemes. Efforts to integrate Mission LiFE and develop a carbon market are underway. MPs raised concerns over slow progress, state-level implementation gaps, and […]
Parliament Question: – Air Pollution – EQ
In Short : In Parliament, the government revealed that despite significant allocations under the National Clean Air Programme, over ₹3,800 crore remains unutilised. Concerns were raised about data accuracy, inadequate monitoring in smaller cities, stubble burning, and exemptions for polluting power plants. The Health Ministry reiterated no conclusive link between air pollution and deaths, prompting […]
Parliament Question: – Nationally Determined Contributions – EQ
In Short : India, in response to Parliament questions, confirmed a 36% reduction in emissions intensity (2005–2020) toward its NDC goal of 45% by 2030. Over 47% of power capacity is now non-fossil-based. Policy measures include a carbon credit scheme, forest carbon sinks, and Mission LiFE, reflecting India’s commitment to climate action under the Paris […]
CAQM extends the timeline for enforcement of the Direction to deny fuelling to End-of-Life Vehicles in Delhi NCR, in its 24th meeting held today – EQ
In Short : The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has extended the timeline for enforcing its direction to deny fuel to End-of-Life (EoL) vehicles in Delhi-NCR. The ban will now start from November 1, 2025, in Delhi and key NCR districts, and from April 1, 2026, in the rest of NCR, allowing time for […]