air pollution control
Delhi Government Announces Rs 10,000 Compensation for Construction Workers Affected by Anti-Pollution Measures
Dec 17, 2025 02:28 pm CST
Delhi Labour Minister Kapil Mishra has announced Rs 10,000 compensation for construction workers affected by GRAP III and IV pollution control measures. The policy includes mandatory work-from-home requirements for 50% of staff in all organizations, with exceptions for essential services. The government aims to support registered workers while implementing necessary anti-pollution restrictions.
Delhi's Ambitious Plan: 305 Mist Sprayers Being Installed at 9 Pollution Hotspots to Combat Air Pollution Crisis
Dec 04, 2025 06:47 pm CST
Delhi government is implementing a comprehensive plan to combat air pollution through mist spray technology, with 305 sprayers being installed across nine pollution hotspots. Chief Minister Rekha Gupta announced the initiative after successful trials in NDMC areas, while also forming an expert committee to advise on additional environmental measures.
Delhi Air Quality Improves: GRAP Stage-3 Restrictions Lifted as AQI Remains in Very Poor Category
Nov 26, 2025 10:27 pm CST
The Commission for Air Quality Management has revoked GRAP Stage-3 restrictions in Delhi-NCR as air quality showed improvement with AQI at 327. While Stage-1 and Stage-2 measures remain in effect, the 50% work-from-home mandate and school hybrid classes have been discontinued. Officials continue monitoring pollution levels to prevent deterioration during the winter season.
Supreme Court Orders CAQM to Detail Delhi-NCR's Air Pollution Prevention Measures After Diwali Monitoring Failure
Nov 03, 2025 11:46 pm CST
The Supreme Court has directed the Commission for Air Quality Management to file an affidavit detailing measures to prevent Delhi-NCR's air quality deterioration after learning that only 9 out of 37 air monitoring stations were functional during Diwali. The court emphasized the need for pre-emptive action rather than waiting for severe pollution levels, following its recent order allowing limited use of green crackers during the festival.
NHAI Implements Comprehensive SOP to Combat Air Pollution on Delhi-NCR Highway Projects
Oct 30, 2025 01:55 am CST
The National Highways Authority of India has introduced a detailed Standard Operating Procedure for Delhi-NCR field offices to mitigate air pollution from highway construction and maintenance activities. The comprehensive framework includes mechanized road sweeping, Miyawaki plantation methods, construction site dust control measures, and regular air quality monitoring to create cleaner environments for highway users and surrounding communities.
Delhi Cloud Seeding: Rs 25 Crore Winter Solution Could Reduce Air Pollution by 10%
Oct 29, 2025 07:17 pm CST
IIT Kanpur's cloud seeding operations in Delhi show potential to reduce PM2.5 and PM10 pollutants by 6-10%. While yesterday's attempts didn't produce rain due to low moisture content, Director Manindra Agrawal explains that implementing this technology throughout winter would cost approximately Rs 25 crore - a fraction of Delhi's pollution control budget. Though not a permanent solution, cloud seeding offers a strategic intervention until long-term pollution control measures take effect.
Delhi's First Cloud Seeding Trial: Combating Air Pollution Through Artificial Rainfall Technology
Oct 28, 2025 02:53 am CST
Delhi government prepares for its first cloud seeding trial to combat winter air pollution, pending favorable weather conditions. The IIT Kanpur-led project, costing Rs 3.21 crore, aims to induce artificial rainfall through silver iodide and sodium chloride compounds, with multiple government agencies providing necessary clearances for implementation.
Delhi's Ambitious Plan: 17 Urban Forests to Combat Air Pollution and Expand Green Cover
Oct 08, 2025 03:13 am CST
The Delhi government is implementing a comprehensive green initiative to develop 17 urban forests, including 15 'Namo Vans' and 2 Miyawaki forests, spanning over 177 acres across the national capital. This environmental project aims to enhance air quality, expand green spaces, and create natural air purification zones for Delhi's residents, with plantation work scheduled to begin in November under the leadership of Chief Minister Rekha Gupta and Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa.
Rainfall and Winds Improve Delhi's Air Quality to 'Satisfactory' Level After Dussehra Celebrations
Oct 03, 2025 09:29 pm CST
Delhi experienced a significant improvement in air quality following Dussehra celebrations, with the AQI dropping to 88 in the 'satisfactory' category due to beneficial rainfall and steady winds. This breaks a 21-day streak of moderate or higher pollution levels, with meteorologists forecasting additional relief from an approaching western disturbance bringing more precipitation in the coming days.