In a major regulatory relief to non-polluting industries, the Center has announced that industries categorised under the 'White Category' by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) will no longer require prior approval from state pollution control boards to establish and operate.
According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data, the Air Quality Index (AQI) in Delhi was recorded at 335 as of 8 am today, categorised as 'very poor.'
According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data, the Air Quality Index (AQI) in Delhi was recorded at 383 as of 8 am today, categorised as 'very poor.'
As Delhi's Air quality deteriorates at alarming levels, Public Works Department vehicles sprayed tiny droplets of water to mitigate the effects of poor air quality in the national capital on Wednesday.
A day ahead of Diwali festival, a thin layer of smog covered the national capital on Wednesday as parts of Delhi, air quality remained in the 'very poor' category, with an Air Quality Index (AQI) of over 300 recorded around 7:00 am, as reported by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB
. In parts of Delhi, air quality remained in the 'very poor' category, with an Air Quality Index (AQI) of over 300 recorded around 7:00 am, as reported by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
AQI today in ITI Jahangirpuri read 265 while AQI around India gate area was recorded at 237 which fell in the , in the 'poor' category. The AQI at India Gate improved slightly, being recorded at 276 on Friday. .
According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data, the air quality has deteriorated to "very poor" and the locals complain that the tower has not been operational for the entire year.
Speaking to ANI, Kumar said "In 2021, there were around 7,000 cases of stubble burning which has now reduced to 2,300 in 2023. Farmers are being encouraged and nodal officers are monitoring the situation to decrease the cases."