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The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC) on January 31, 2024, issued a notification regarding the declaration of the Union Territory of Ladakh as an Air Pollution Control Area.

Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Bonigi Rangaiah Vs State of Andhra Pradesh & Others dated 22/01/2024. The matter related to spillages during the course of handling the loading, unloading, storage and transportation of coal falling on the road and dumping yards in the Adani Krishnapatnam Port, Nellore district, Andhra Pradesh.

Affidavit of the Member Secretary, Uttar Pradesh Pollution Control Board in compliance of the NGT order October 6, 2023 in the matter of Sachin Tomar Vs State of Uttar Pradesh.

The matter related to disposal of fly ash by industries in Uttar Pradesh.

The Uttar Pradesh Pollution Control Board has imposed environmental compensation of total Rs 978.32 crore against various defaulter units out of which stay order has been obtained against environmental compensation of Rs 99.11 crore by the project proponent from Supreme Court and High Court.

Judgment of the Supreme Court in the matter of Container Corporation of India Ltd. Vs Ajay Khera & Others dated 11/01/2024.

The Government of Karnataka issued notification dated 10th January, 2024, regarding the amendment of the Karnataka Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Rules, 1983 and to be called as Karnataka Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) (Amendment) Rules, 2024.

The five-year analysis of the programme presents a nuanced picture of the strides and persistent challenges in improving air quality.

The National Clean Air Programme (NCAP) was launched in India in 2019 and aimed to significantly enhance the air quality in India by 2024 by reducing PM concentration by 20-30 per cent, which in 2022 has been extended to 2026, aiming to have a 40% reduction in pollution levels compared to 2017.

Report by the Commission for Air Quality Management in NCR and Adjoining Areas dated 02/01/2024.

The NGT vide its order dated December 16, 2023 observed that action plan dated December 5, 2023 was lacking in respect of minor sectors under major sub heads with specific action plan, timeline, implementing agency and allocation of funds which require focus for control of pollution in Delhi and neighboring areas and directed the CAQM to file fresh action plan.

The present report was filed in compliance with the NGT order dated December 6, 2023.

Action taken report by MoEF&CC in OA No 663 of 2023 "In re News item published in Indian Express dated 07.10.2023 titled GRAP Stage 1 kicks in as air quality dips to poor, condition likely to prevail till Sunday" dated 02/01/2024.

Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Piyush Kumar Singh Vs State of Uttar Pradesh & Others dated 21/12/2023.

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