If scrapped, the ECC's removal could set a precedent for similar levies in other cities, prompting a nationwide discussion on pollution funding. Environmental groups, however, caution that alternatives must ensure continued investment in clean air strategies, lest Delhi's AQI woes persist.
These twin initiatives – ministerial oversight of state action plans and on-ground inspections by CAQM – reflect an intensified government push to address chronic air pollution in the NCR.
While official forecasts have suggested potential weather shifts that could help disperse pollutants, scientists caution that air quality may remain poor in the coming days without sustained reductions in emissions.
The new satellite-based assessment provides a stark, data-backed snapshot of air pollution across India – one that transcends city boundaries and illuminates the widespread nature of PM2.5 exposure.
The sub-committee for GRAP has undertaken a comprehensive review of the air quality scenario in the National Capital Region and has directed concerned Pollution...
The 30 days period of April in 2024 also witnessed significant reduction in daily average PM2.5 and PM10 concentrations as compared to the corresponding...
The centre has sounded an alarm over the likely impact of El Niño on India's 2026 southwest monsoon, warning that 315 districts across 12 states could face significant rainfall deficits during the crucial kharif cropping season.