In Short : The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has ordered the closure of 16 industrial units across the National Capital Region (NCR) after inspections found serious and persistent violations of environmental norms. The units—14 in Haryana’s Sonipat, one in Uttar Pradesh (NCR) and one in Rajasthan (NCR)—were operating without required permits and pollution […]
Witnessing a steady improvement in AQI, CAQM revokes all actions under Stage-III of the extant schedule of GRAP in the entire NCR with immediate effect – EQ
In Short : The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has revoked all actions under Stage-III of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) across the entire National Capital Region (NCR), effective immediately. This decision comes after a consistent improvement in the Air Quality Index (AQI), indicating better atmospheric conditions. With Stage-III measures lifted, restrictions such […]
Haryana Drives Clean Mobility Push to Power Green Transition in NCR – EQ
In Short : Haryana is fast-tracking its green transition in the NCR by promoting clean mobility initiatives. The state is expanding electric vehicle adoption, installing more charging stations, and offering incentives to EV buyers. It’s also enhancing public transport with eco-friendly buses and encouraging shared mobility. These steps aim to curb air pollution and support […]
CAQM Mandates Cleaner Mobility for Aggregators and E-Commerce Entities Across NCR -EQ
In Short : The CAQM has mandated all aggregators and e-commerce firms in NCR to shift to 100% electric vehicle fleets by 2030. Under the Delhi Aggregator Scheme 2023, phased EV adoption is required, with strict licensing, service standards, and penalties for non-compliance. The move aims to cut vehicular emissions and improve air quality in […]
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 […]
Envisioning a much greener NCR, CAQM now sets a much higher target of 4.5 crore plantations for the entire NCR during FY 2024-25 – EQ
In Short : Particularly for the State Govt. agencies in the NCR / GNCT of Delhi, a cumulative target of about 4.29 crore plantations has been set during 2024-25 with individual targets of 56,40,593 for Delhi; 1,32,50,000 for Haryana (NCR); 42,68,649 for Rajasthan (NCR); and 1,97,56,196 for U.P. (NCR) respectively In Detail : Various Central […]
Commission for Air Quality Management in NCR and Adjoining Areas revokes Stage-I of GRAP in the entire NCR with immediate effect – EQ
In Short – The Commission for Air Quality Management in NCR and Adjoining Areas has, with immediate effect, lifted Stage-I of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) across the entire NCR. In Detail : Today at 4PM, Delhi’s average Air Quality Index (AQI) clocked 159 as per the AQI Bulletin provided by the Central Pollution […]
As per GRAP, Stage-I is to be imposed in the entire NCR when the daily average AQI of Delhi touches/ crosses 201 index value – EQ
Delhi recorded daily average AQI of 177 on 05.10.2023 and today the air quality surpassed the ‘Moderate’ category and entered into the ‘Poor’ category As per the Daily AQI Bulletin by CPCB, Delhi’s average AQI clocked 212 today at 4PM All actions as envisaged under Stage-I of the revised GRAP – ‘POOR’ Air Quality, to […]
CAQM following a comprehensive review directs all sectors in the NCR including Industrial, Commercial, Residential, Office establishments for effective adoption of the Revised Schedule – EQ Mag
The Revised Schedule for regulations on DG sets to come into force in the entire NCR strictly w.e.f. 01.10.2023 Retro-fitment of dual fuel kits and/or ECDs, wherever warranted needs to be targeted to be completed latest by 30.09.2023, failing which the use of the DG set shall not be permitted under any circumstances, anywhere in […]
Now US body to study NCR’s steps for harnessing solar power – EQ Mag Pro
The achievements have now attracted a US body—US Agency for International Development (USAID)— that has expressed its interest in studying the initiatives taken by the NCR for harnessing solar power. North Central Railways (NCR) has bagged the first position among all the zonal railways of the country in harnessing solar energy and thereby reducing carbon […]