Question raised in Rajya Sabha on Dispoal of Atomic Wastes, 27/06/2019. The wastes generated in solid, liquid and gaseous forms during the operation of nuclear power stations, including Kudankulam are of low & intermediate radioactivity level, which are managed at the site in dedicated waste management facilities.
Question raised in Rajya Sabha on Accident in Blast Furnace-3 of RINL, 26/06/2019. The furnace has been operating with an average production rate of 7800 tonnes/day. After restoration, the furnace was operating at 7900 tonnes/day (7 days average) which is within the normal operating range.
Question raised in Rajya Sabha on Steps to tackle deteriorating air quality, 24/06/2019. Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) was notified on January 12, 2017, for prevention, control and abatement of air pollution in Delhi and NCR.
Question raised in Rajya Sabha on Steps for curbing air pollution in Delhi, 24/06/2019. The Central Government has taken a number of regulatory measures for prevention, control and abatement of air pollution in the country.
Question raised in Rajya Sabha on Steps for curbing air pollution in Delhi, 24/06/2019. The Central Government has taken a number of regulatory measures for prevention, control and abatement of air pollution in the country.
Question raised in Rajya Sabha on Pollution in the cities, 24/06/2019. Data of 43 million plus cities has been analysed for various pollutants during 20152017. Analysis of data revealed that SO2 levels were within the National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS).
Question raised in Rajya Sabha on Environmental pollution due to coal mining, 24/06/2019. Different coal mining operations namely, drilling, blasting and material handling contribute to dust generation and water pollution. Transportation of coal by uncovered trucks, also adds to dust generation along roads.
Question raised in Rajya Sabha on Worsening air quality in cities, 11/02/2019. )Ambient air quality is monitored at 731 locations covering 312 cities/towns in 29 States and 6 Union Territories across the country under National Air Quality Monitoring Programme (NAMP). The ambient air quality data for million plus cities during 2015-2017 is at Annexure.
