Air Pollution

Engagement of urban local bodies (ULBs) in air pollution control in Delhi: behavioral change; a communication-based approach

The study by Climate Trends and Earth Root Foundation found that Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) officials were aware of air pollution, but national policies and health impacts of air pollution were lesser-known among the implementing agency’s field workers.

Publication Date: 
25/11/2022
Climate Trends
Tags:
Air Pollution, Air Pollution Control, Delhi, Health Effects
Solid Waste

Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding Bhalswa dumpsite in Delhi, 22/11/2022

Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Gagan Narang Vs Union of India & Others dated 22/11/2022.

The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) has to take necessary precautions to ensure that no leachate goes from the Bhalswa site to the adjacent drain and the same is not blocked. Current waste should not be dumped at Bhalswa and utilization of segregated inert waste need to be followed, directed the bench of Justice Adarsh Kumar Goel and Justice Sudhir Agarwal of the NGT, November 22, 2022.

Judgement Date: 
22/11/2022
Tags:
Waste Management, Delhi, Waste To Energy, Landfill, National Green Tribunal (NGT), Court, Municipal Corporations
Air Pollution

Bending Delhi’s air pollution curve: learnings from 2020 to improve 2021

The study intends to support the Delhi government, the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), and the Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) in identifying priority areas of interventions needed in controlling air pollution in Delhi during the winter season of 2021.

Publication Date: 
01/11/2022
CEEW
Tags:
Air Pollution, Delhi, Urban Air Quality, Thermal Power Plants, PM 2.5
Air Pollution

Delhi records lower PM 2.5 levels on the day after Diwali, but it continues to be above safe limits

Each year, air pollution levels spike in the Indo-Gangetic Plain on the day after Diwali with grey skies and hard-to-breathe air. This results from several meteorological factors, the stubble burning in neighbouring states and increased local emissions due to the firecracker use.

Publication Date: 
25/10/2022
NCAP Tracker
Tags:
Air Pollution, Diwali, Delhi, PM 2.5
Industry

Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding factories operating in residential areas, Maujpur, Delhi, 17/10/2022

Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Kishanpal Singh & Others Vs Govt. of NCT of Delhi dated 17/10/2022.

The Delhi Pollution Control Committee was directed by the National Green Tribunal (NGT) to file an action taken report in the matter of violation of environmental norms by illegal factories in residential areas of Maujpur, Delhi within two months.

Judgement Date: 
17/10/2022
Tags:
Industrial Pollution, Delhi, National Green Tribunal (NGT), Court, Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC)
Solid Waste

Response of the government of NCT of Delhi regarding steps to curtail fires at Bhalswa dump yard, 10/10/2022

Response of the government of NCT of Delhi in the matter of In re: News item published in News 18 dated 26/04/2022 titled "Delhi: Massive fire at Bhalswa dump yard, fourth this year; 13 fire tenders on spot".

Judgement Date: 
10/10/2022
Tags:
Landfill, Waste Management, Delhi, National Green Tribunal (NGT), Court
Solid Waste

Joint Committee report on steps taken to arrest fire at dumpyards, Delhi, 21/09/2022

Interim progress report of the Joint Committee under the chairmanship of S P Garg constituted in response to the National Green Tribunal order, April 27, 2022 in the matter of news item published in News 18, April 26, 2022 titled “Delhi: Massive Fire at Bhalswa Dump Yard, Fourth This Year; 13 Fire Tenders on Spot.”

Judgement Date: 
21/09/2022
Tags:
Landfill, Municipal Solid Waste, Delhi, Waste Management, National Green Tribunal (NGT), Court
Water Resources

Ground water year book 2021-2022: NCT Delhi

Ground Water Year Book is the basic data report consisting information regarding the ground water regime, depth to water levels and quality and their variations in space and time compiled and analyzed based on the information generated through field studies.

Publication Date: 
01/09/2022
Central Ground Water Board
Tags:
Groundwater, Groundwater Quality, Delhi, Water Management
Energy

India’s power outlook: Volume 7 - building power sector resilience under extreme weather conditions

The Power Outlook Series developed by Vasudha Foundation provides an overview of the current status of India’s power sector with a focus on significant and emerging developments. The outlook series aims to develop a more informed understanding of the power sector and act as a tracking tool for stakeholders.

Publication Date: 
01/09/2022
Vasudha Foundation
Tags:
Power Industry, Electricity, India, Extreme Weather Events, Delhi, Heat Waves
Habitat And Urbanisation

Storm water drain cleared of debris in village Khampur village, Delhi: Report to the NGT

Factual and action taken report on behalf of Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) in the matter of Prem Prakash Prajapati Vs Union of India.

Judgement Date: 
17/08/2022
Tags:
Drainage, Waste Disposal, Delhi, National Green Tribunal (NGT), Court, National Highways Authority of India (NHAI)

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