PM2.5 reduction
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 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.