air quality improvement
Delhi's Comprehensive Pollution Control Strategy: From Car-Pooling Apps to Smog-Eating Surfaces
Dec 17, 2025 09:26 pm CST
Delhi's Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa has unveiled an ambitious pollution control plan featuring PUCC system overhaul, a new car-pooling app, and Rs 2,700 crore allocation for mechanical road sweepers. Other innovative measures include collaboration with Google Maps to identify traffic hotspots, partnership with IIT Madras for developing smog-eating surfaces, and expansion of the electric bus fleet to combat Delhi's growing air quality crisis.
Delhi Environment Minister Meets Citizens to Address Worsening Air Pollution Crisis
Nov 20, 2025 02:04 am CST
Delhi's Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa held a landmark meeting with anti-pollution protesters, acknowledging enforcement gaps in air quality measures. Citizen representatives highlighted issues including open burning and weak regulations while offering practical solutions for improving Delhi's dangerous air quality. The government promised to incorporate citizen feedback into future pollution control strategies, though protesters await concrete action plans and timelines.
Delhi Residents Turn to Air-Purifying Indoor Plants Amid Rising Pollution Levels
Nov 11, 2025 02:30 am CST
As Delhi's air quality reaches hazardous levels, residents are increasingly purchasing air-purifying indoor plants from local nurseries. Popular varieties like Snake Plant, Peace Lily, and Areca Palm are selling rapidly, with experts confirming these plants' ability to absorb pollutants, filter particulate matter, and improve indoor air quality through photosynthesis. Nurseries report sales doubling during pollution season as Delhiites create green sanctuaries in their homes to combat the city's persistent air pollution crisis.
Delhi Implements Staggered Office Hours to Combat Winter Air Pollution and Reduce Traffic Congestion
Nov 08, 2025 12:46 am CST
Delhi government introduces staggered working hours for government and municipal offices from November to February to reduce traffic congestion and lower vehicular emissions during winter months when air pollution reaches severe levels. This preventive measure aims to flatten the pollution curve by distributing peak-hour traffic.
Cloud Seeding Success Stories and Failures: Global Experiences in Weather Modification
Oct 29, 2025 04:43 pm CST
This article examines global cloud seeding initiatives, highlighting successful implementations in the UAE and China alongside Delhi's recent unsuccessful attempt to combat severe air pollution. Learn how this weather modification technique works, where it has succeeded in increasing rainfall by up to 30%, and why some nations have abandoned their programs after decades of experimentation.
Delhi's Rs 50 Lakh Clean Air Innovation Challenge: Seeking Affordable Solutions for PM2.5 and PM10 Reduction
Oct 11, 2025 12:48 pm CST
The Delhi government has launched a groundbreaking Rs 50 lakh Clean Air Innovation Challenge to find practical, low-cost technologies that reduce particulate pollution. Led by the Delhi Pollution Control Committee, this initiative seeks solutions for roads, vehicles, and construction sites, with a three-stage evaluation process designed to rapidly implement effective prototypes across the city by October 2025.
Delhi Launches Rs 50 Lakh Innovation Challenge to Combat Air Pollution with Affordable Technologies
Oct 11, 2025 02:45 am CST
The Delhi government has launched an Innovation Challenge offering rewards up to Rs 50 lakh for affordable technologies that reduce particulate pollution from roads, vehicles, and construction sites. Led by the Delhi Pollution Control Committee, this initiative seeks practical, low-cost solutions that can significantly cut PM2.5 or PM10 levels while functioning in Delhi's extreme climate. Applications are open until October 31, 2025, with a three-stage evaluation process to identify and implement the most effective solutions citywide.
Delhi Trains Over 170 Officials for Winter Dust Pollution Control: Implementing Sustainable Urban Solutions
Sep 27, 2025 01:06 am CST
Delhi's government has trained more than 170 officials from 15 agencies in dust control and sustainable road design ahead of the winter pollution season. The DPCC-organized workshop focused on Complete Streets design to reduce dust, emissions, and waste burning while promoting sustainable transportation. Environment Minister Sirsa emphasized implementation quality and cross-agency coordination as essential for improving Delhi's air quality during winter months.