A team of experts from IIT-Kanpur, IIT-Delhi, The Energy & Resources Institute (TERI), and IISER Mohali will execute the study. The DPCC is the nodal agency for finalising and implementing its terms of reference.
By Outlook Planet Desk 07/10/2021Kejriwal appealed to the Centre and states neighbouring Delhi to ensure free spraying of bio-decomposer for in-situ management of crop residue as his government was doing in the national capital.
By Outlook Planet Desk 04/10/2021A robust online mechanism for monitoring dust mitigation measures is a compelling necessity to ensure strict implementation of the Construction and Demolition Waste Management Rules
By Outlook Planet Desk 02/10/2021Agricultural waste, which faces a great challenge for disposal, could be one of the sources of hydrogen production, and this could solve the dual problem of energy generation and waste disposal.
By Outlook Planet Desk 01/10/2021The researchers said that air pollution should now be considered a major driver of infant morbidity and mortality, not just of chronic adult diseases.
By Outlook Planet Desk 30/09/2021Air pollution from coal plants is threatening the health of residents in and around Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Bangalore and Chennai.
By Outlook Planet Desk 29/09/20212021 will mark four years since the initial deadline to bring toxic air emissions under control. Thermal Coal-fired Power Plants in India have sought several extensions till date and are not adhering to the new standards.
By Shweta Narayan 27/09/2021The minister said coordination and synergy reflected in the action plan by each states under the overall framework prepared by the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM).
By Outlook Planet Desk 24/09/2021Directions have also been issued to NCR and Delhi governments, along with road owning agencies and municipal bodies, for abatement of dust from roads and open areas through a "Dust Control and Management Cell".
By Outlook Planet Desk 23/09/2021Findings of this framework developed under the Union Earth Sciences Ministry meant for citizens, decision-makers and researchers, were published in the international peer-reviewed Elsevier Journal.
By Outlook Planet Desk 22/09/2021