air pollution in Delhi
Decade-Long Failure: No Emission Monitoring at 11 Coal Plants Contributing to Delhi's Air Crisis
Dec 13, 2025 07:13 pm CST
An RTI response reveals the Central Pollution Control Board has failed to monitor emissions from 11 coal-fired thermal power plants near Delhi for over a decade, despite these facilities being major contributors to the region's severe air pollution. These plants continue operating without proper oversight or enforcement of 2015 emission control mandates, undermining efforts to address Delhi's persistent air quality crisis.
Delhi Air Pollution Crisis: Minister Highlights Central Oversight While Questions on Local Fund Utilization Remain Unanswered
Dec 01, 2025 08:40 pm CST
Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav informed Parliament about monitoring mechanisms for Delhi's air pollution crisis while avoiding direct comments on the Delhi government's utilization of Rs 1,200-crore clean air funds. The minister highlighted 95 directives from the Commission for Air Quality Management and cited improvements in air quality metrics, even as Delhi continues facing "Very Poor" to "Severe" air quality conditions this winter.
Delhi Air Quality Crisis: Parents and Activists Protest at India Gate Demanding Clean Air Solutions
Nov 09, 2025 10:12 pm CST
Environmental activists and concerned parents staged a demonstration at India Gate in New Delhi against dangerous air pollution levels, highlighting health impacts on children who could face reduced lifespans of up to 10 years. Several protesters were detained by police for assembling without permission at the non-designated protest site.
Shocking Contrast: Air Quality Difference Between Delhi and Vienna Captured in Viral Plane Video
Nov 06, 2025 01:06 pm CST
A viral video shows the dramatic difference in air quality between Vienna, Austria and Delhi, India, highlighting Delhi's severe pollution crisis. The footage reveals Vienna's clear, green landscape contrasted with Delhi's thick yellowish smog. Recent data shows Delhi ranked as India's sixth most polluted city, with air pollution causing 15% of all deaths in 2023, despite ongoing mitigation efforts.