pollution reduction
World Bank Approves $305 Million for Haryana's Ambitious Clean Air Project: Transforming the State by 2030
Dec 12, 2025 01:57 am CST
The World Bank has approved $305 million for Haryana's Clean Air Project for Sustainable Development, aiming to transform the state into a pollution-free region by 2030. The comprehensive $439 million (Rs 3,646 crore) initiative will implement multisectoral interventions across transport, industry, and agriculture, including deploying 500 electric buses and establishing advanced air quality monitoring systems throughout the state.
Record-Breaking Decline in Farm Fires: Punjab and Haryana Report Lowest Stubble Burning Incidents in 5 Years
Dec 02, 2025 02:12 am CST
Farm fire incidents in Punjab and Haryana have reached their lowest levels in five years during the 2025 paddy harvesting season, with Punjab reporting 5,114 cases (53% reduction from 2024) and Haryana documenting 662 incidents. The Commission for Air Quality Management attributes this success to comprehensive action plans, advanced machinery adoption, and innovative paddy straw utilization methods, significantly improving Delhi-NCR's air quality.
Delhi's Third Cloud Seeding Trial Since 1957: Fighting Air Pollution With Artificial Rain Technology
Oct 29, 2025 02:10 am CST
After a 53-year gap, Delhi has resumed cloud seeding experiments to combat severe air pollution. The recent collaboration between the Delhi government and IIT-Kanpur marks the city's third such trial since 1957, using advanced technology to induce artificial rainfall. The Rs 3.21 crore project employs specialized aircraft releasing seeding materials into clouds, potentially offering a solution to Delhi's winter pollution crisis. Previous experiments showed promising results, with similar technology increasing rainfall by up to 46% in other Indian regions.