In a major step to combat recurring air pollution in North India, the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has issued a comprehensive statutory direction mandating strict implementation of State Action Plans to eliminate wheat stubble burning during the 2026 harvesting season. The direction has been formally issued to the…
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Govt Steps Up Action on Air Pollution Health Risks
The Government of India has intensified its efforts to address health issues linked to air pollution by combining expert medical guidance, climate-health planning, public awareness campaigns, and clean air initiatives. The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare reaffirmed this commitment in Parliament, highlighting a multi-pronged strategy focused on prevention,…
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OCEMS Verification Expands, 865 NCR Units Tracked
The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has significantly expanded its real-time industrial emission monitoring across the National Capital Region, verifying Online Continuous Emission Monitoring System (OCEMS) installations in 865 industrial units as of February 8, 2026. The move marks a decisive step in tightening pollution oversight in one of…
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CAQM Reviews Rajasthan NCR Air Pollution Plans for 2026
Jaipur: The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has directed Rajasthan to significantly strengthen its air pollution control strategies across NCR districts, setting ambitious reduction targets and tightening sector-wise compliance. High-Level Review of NCR Districts A high-level review meeting chaired by CAQM Chairperson Shri Rajesh Verma was held in Jaipur…
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10 Healthiest Indian Cities Beyond Mumbai & Bengaluru
As India’s largest metros grapple with rising pollution, traffic congestion, and high stress levels, a growing number of Indians are reconsidering what defines a good quality of life. While cities like Mumbai and Bengaluru continue to offer economic opportunities, they are no longer the default choice for those prioritising health,…
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Delhi air quality 2040: Lockdown-level curbs can meet NAAQS
New Delhi, Dec 1, 2025: A working paper from Urban Emissions finds Delhi could achieve the National Ambient Air Quality Standard (annual PM2.5 = 40 µg/m³) by 2040 if emission reductions comparable to those observed during the COVID-19 lockdown are sustained across sectors but implementation delays will sharply increase health…
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Delhi Cloud Seeding Fails as Low Moisture Blocks Smog Plan
New Delhi, 29 October 2025: Delhi’s first cloud seeding experiment in over five decades failed to produce rain on Tuesday as moisture levels remained critically low. The trial, led by the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur and the Delhi government, was part of an ambitious attempt to reduce the…