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CAQM reviews Annual Action Plans and key sectoral measures towards abateme
Updated : 4 months ago IST
A high-level review meeting with the State Government of Rajasthan was held on at Jaipur under the Chairmanship of Rajesh Verma, Chairperson, Commission for Air Quality Management in NCR and Adjoining Areas (CAQM), to review measures towards abatement of air pollution from key sectoral ar
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'We will fight pollution and eliminate it': Delhi Environment Minister Sir
Updated : 4 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Citing global assessments, Sirsa told the House that between 2014 and 2025, international agencies such as the World Health Organisation (WHO) and IQAir consistently ranked Delhi among the world's most polluted capitals. He also referred to judicial remarks describing Delhi as a "gas cham
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"When wind stops and emissions keep happening, pollution settles in": Bhup
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav said that air pollution in Delhi-NCR is primarily driven by two key parameters--PM2.5 and PM10--with emissions from vehicles, industries, construction dust, and adverse meteorological conditions playing a major role. In an exclusive interview wit
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No fuel for vehicles without Pollution Under Control Certificate from Dec
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
Announcing strict measures to control vehicular pollution in the national capital, Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa on Tuesday said that vehicles without a valid Pollution Under Control Certificate (PUCC) will not be supplied fuel at petrol pumps in Delhi, starting from De
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CAQM expert committee's first meeting to address air pollution from vehicu
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The first meeting of the Expert Committee constituted by the Commission for Air Quality Management n NCR and Adjoining Areas (CAQM) to address air pollution from vehicular emissions was held on Monday under the Chairmanship of Ashok Jhunjhunwala and Co-Chaired by Prof Randeep Guleria.
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CAQM forms expert committee to develop strategies for abatement of air pol
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
IIT Madras Professor Ashok Jhunjhunwala chairs the committee, while it is co-chaired by Randeep Guleria, Former Director of AIIMS Delhi.
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Implementing multi-pronged measures to curb air pollution from paddy stubb
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The Minister said that air pollution in NCR results from multiple factors, including vehicular emissions, industrial pollution, construction and demolition dust, biomass burning, municipal solid waste burning, and stubble burning, among others. Recognising the role of paddy stubble burnin
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Delhi's air remains in 'very poor' category with persistent smog despite s
Updated : 6 months, 1 week ago IST
The ITO area, which recorded an AQI 370 in the 'very poor category', saw commuters going about their day amid the smog. Meanwhile Noida area too continued to have its air remain in the 'severe' category, with Sector 125 recording an AQI of 434, with little improvement seen since Friday. G
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Proactive measures taken by CAQM to contain air pollution
Updated : 6 months, 2 weeks ago IST
In June 2025, CAQM had directed for zero tolerance for open waste burning, enhanced night-time surveillance, and intensified citizen awareness campaigns in collaboration with RWAs, industry associations, and local bodies. These measures can contribute in reduction in open waste burning in
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China offers to help India tackle its severe air pollution crisis
Updated : 6 months, 3 weeks ago IST
China faced similar air pollution issues in the past but implemented aggressive measures to reduce pollution, including shifting industries, restricting vehicular emissions, and expanding clean energy use.
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Commission for Air Quality Management bans entry of non-Delhi BS-III goods
Updated : 6 months, 4 weeks ago IST
In a statement, the Commission said that the decision is part of broader efforts to curb vehicular emissions, one of the major contributors to the city's severe air pollution levels during the winter season.
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Delhi: CAQM reviews preparedness to check air pollution during upcoming wi
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
The review included implementation of GRAP and Statutory Directions regarding control of vehicular emissions, industrial emissions, and incidents of stubble burning in the region, etc., during the meeting, according to an official statement from the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Cli
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