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 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 […]
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 Reviews Delhi’s Air Pollution Action Plan with Delhi CM; Emphasises Long-Term, Coordinated Approach to Tackle NCR Air Pollution – EQ
In Short : Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav reviewed the Delhi government’s air pollution action plan with Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, stressing the need for long-term policy interventions and coordinated action across agencies to tackle Delhi-NCR air pollution. Key discussions included smart traffic management, stricter vehicle and industrial emission controls, electric vehicle incentives, and […]
Union Minister Shri Manohar Lal reviews the power sector scenario for Rajasthan at Jaipur on 29.04.2025 – EQ
In Short : On April 29, 2025, Union Minister Manohar Lal reviewed Rajasthan’s power sector in Jaipur with CM Bhajanlal Sharma. Key focus areas included renewable energy progress, ₹355 crore profit by the state transmission company, accelerated smart metering, and the addition of 125 electric buses. Urban development projects like Jaipur Metro and AMRUT 2.0 […]
MNRE Secretary Reviews IREDA Performance and Strategic Initiatives – EQ
In Short : MNRE Secretary Smt. Nidhi Khare reviewed IREDA’s performance, highlighting its 27% annual growth in the loan book and 51% increase in profits over the past five years. Discussions focused on IREDA’s role in helping India achieve its 500 GW non-fossil fuel target by 2030. Khare praised IREDA’s progress and assured continued support […]
Arunachal Dy CM reviews strengthening of power transmission, distribution system – EQ
In Short : Arunachal Pradesh’s Deputy CM, Chowna Mein, reviewed efforts to strengthen the state’s power transmission and distribution system. Emphasizing the need for a robust infrastructure, he highlighted ongoing hydropower projects. Successful commissioning of key projects like the Niglok Sub-station and Oyan Sub-station marked progress. Mein urged faster implementation and close coordination between authorities […]
MNRE Secretary Reviews IREDA Performance and Strategic Vision – EQ
In Short : The Secretary of the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) recently conducted a comprehensive review of the Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency (IREDA)’s performance and strategic vision. The evaluation focused on IREDA’s role in financing renewable energy projects, meeting national clean energy targets, and enhancing operational efficiency. The review reaffirmed IREDA’s […]
Experiencing Nissan’s electric vehicle charging infrastructure in Madrid
There’s been plenty of discussion – most of it uninformed – about electric vehicles in the last few months. So, it was timely I went across to Spain to have a look at the way that country is starting to roll out its EV infrastructure. You might not think, on face value at least, that Australia has […]
