New Delhi, April 16, 2022: The bio-decomposer namely Pusa Decomposer developed by The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) has been used by the States of Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh and NCT of Delhi to total of 978,713 acres (3,91,485 ha) equivalent to about 2.4 million tonnes of straw management in this year. Also, to […]
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Air pollution in parts of central-western India and north India increased during the pandemic in contrast to the general trend
New Delhi, January 02, 2022: Reduction of economic activities during the pandemic-related lockdown had resulted in decrease of air pollution in most parts of India, but satellite observations show that parts of central-western India and north India showed an increase in pollution in contrast to the general trend. Scientists have identified thatregions in the central-western […]
Air pollutants and meteorological variables influence pollen concentration: study
New Delhi, January 1, 2022: Scientists have found that air pollutants influence pollen concentration and different types of pollens have a unique response to weather conditions. Pollens remain suspended in the air and form part of the air we breathe. When inhaled by humans, they put a strain on the upper respiratory system. They cause widespread […]
Dr Jitendra Singh launches Air Quality Early Warning System
New Delhi, October 20, 2021: Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Science & Technology; Minister of State (Independent Charge) Earth Sciences; MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr Jitendra Singh has launched Air Quality Early Warning System (AQEWS) on the occasion of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav week organised by the Ministry of […]
Air Pollution: This is how much ‘Environmental Compensation’ was paid for crop residual burning
Air pollution is a major issue in India The National Green Tribunal in the order passed on 10.12.2015, had directed and prohibited crop or agricultural residue burning in any part of the NCT of Delhi, State of Rajasthan, State of Punjab, State of Uttar Pradesh and State of Haryana. The residual burning made headlines as […]
High pollution levels in Delhi but who is behind it this time?
Air pollution during Diwali is often blamed on firecracker bursting but even in June, Delhi is suffering from air pollution. So what is the reason behind it this time? Well! The high pollution levels during this time of the year in Delhi are unusual and primarily due to dust storms from Rajasthan. Rajasthan is facing […]
Delhi: Air quality improving, people need not panic says Harsh Vardhan
Emphasising that air quality has been improving over the last two days, Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Dr. Harsh Vardhan said that the people of Delhi need not panic, as several steps are being taken by the Government to mitigate air pollution. Speaking to mediapersons in Delhi yesterday, Dr. Harsh Vardhan said […]
Nitin Gadkari tells highways projects around Delhi NCR to take steps to reduce air pollution
The Minister of Road Transport & highways, Shipping, Water Resources, River Development & Ganga Rejuvenation Nitin Gadkari has said that directions have been issued to Project Directors, Contractors and field level officials working on highways projects around Delhi NCR to take stringent steps to check air pollution arising out of the construction work. The steps […]
Arvind Kejriwal looks for help while Health Ministry issues air pollution advisory
Air pollution situation in Delhi and nearby areas has alarmed the citizens across the country. Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal took to Twitter to express concern over the air pollution in Delhi which is mainly due to stubble burning by farmers. Arvind Kejriwal described the situation as an ’emergency’ and wrote that his office is […]