Health

Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of gas leak from a drain in Jaipur resulting in the hospitalization of 10 students of coaching institute in city’s Mahesh Nagar area, 24/12/2024

The NGT, December 24, 2024 directed Rajasthan State Pollution Control Board (RSPCB), Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) among others to file their reply before Central Zonal Bench, Bhopal on the matter of a gas leak from a drain in Jaipur resulting in the hospitalization of 10 students of coaching institute in city’s Mahesh Nagar area. Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC), Regional Officer, Rajasthan and District Magistrate, Jaipur was also directed to file their reply.

Judgement Date: 
24/12/2024
Tags:
Drainage, Health Effects, Jaipur (T), Rajasthan, National Green Tribunal (NGT), Court, Sanitation
Air Pollution

Reply by the BMC regarding pollution by PNG cemetery at Borivali, Mumbai, Maharashtra, 11/12/2024

Reply by Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) in the matter of Mamta Samir Shirali Vs The authorities of new crematorium, Boriwali & Others dated 11/12/2024.

Judgement Date: 
11/12/2024
Tags:
Air Pollution, Mumbai, Air Pollution Control, Municipal Corporations, Maharashtra, National Green Tribunal (NGT), Court, Vehicular Pollution, Health Effects
Pesticides And Toxins

Reply on behalf of the Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI) regarding presence of cancer causing chemicals in cars, 06/12/2024

Reply on behalf of the Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI) in response to the National Green Tribunal (NGT) order September 12, 2024.

The matter related to the news item titled "People are breathing in cancer-causing chemicals in their cars study find" appearing in NDTV.com dated May 8, 2024.

Judgement Date: 
06/12/2024
Tags:
Toxins, Cars, Health Effects, Auto Industry, India, National Green Tribunal (NGT), Court
Solid Waste

Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding the presence of a garbage receptacle point/dhalao near a blind school, Delhi, 29/11/2024

The National Green Tribunal (NGT) directed the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) to pay Rs 20 lakhs to the Akhil Bhartiya Netrahin Sangh School within one month. The school management would utilize the compensation amount in creating better environmental atmosphere in the school and in extending the proper health and other facilities to the students who are the victims of the pollution and environmental hazards.

Judgement Date: 
29/11/2024
Tags:
Municipal Solid Waste, Delhi, Health Effects, National Green Tribunal (NGT), Court, Waste Disposal, Sanitation, Child Health, Municipal Corporations, Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC)
Water Pollution

Judgment of the National Green Tribunal regarding sewage discharge into storm water drains which meet river Yamuna, 21/11/2024

Judgment of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Nizamuddin West Association Vs Union of India & Others dated 21/11/2024.

Judgement Date: 
21/11/2024
Tags:
Drainage, Sewage Pollution, Delhi, Yamuna, National Green Tribunal (NGT), Court, Delhi Jal Board (DJB), Municipal Corporations, Compensation, Health Effects
Air Pollution

Order of the Supreme Court of India regarding severe air pollution in Delhi NCR, 18/11/2024

Order of the Supreme Court of India in the matter of M C Mehta Vs Union of India & Others dated 18/11/2024.

Judgement Date: 
18/11/2024
Tags:
Air Pollution, Air Pollution Control, Delhi, Supreme Court, Agriculture, Farm Residues, Health Effects
Health

Tackling NCDs: best buys and other recommended interventions for the prevention and control of noncommunicable diseases

This document provides an updated list of “best buys” and other recommended interventions to address noncommunicable diseases (NCDs). It is based on Appendix 3 of the Global action plan for the prevention and control of noncommunicable diseases 2013–2020, which was first approved in 2013 and last updated in 2017.

Publication Date: 
30/04/2024
WHO
Tags:
Non Communicable Diseases, Health Effects, Global
Health

Order of the Gauhati High Court regarding the use of formaldehyd for keeping fish in marketable condition for long duration, Assam, 19/04/2024

Order of the Gauhati High Court in the matter of Hasibur Rahman Vs State of Assam & Others dated 19/04/2024.

The state of Assam vide Notification, January 20, 2024 has published a Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for restricting import/stock/sale of fish imported from other than self sufficient states by road/river route using formaldehyde keeping the fish in marketable condition for long duration.

Judgement Date: 
19/04/2024
Tags:
Fish, Food Adulteration, Health Effects, Assam, High Court, Fish Marketing
Health

Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding fish sold in Assam contaminated with formaldehyde, 10/04/2024

Order of the National Green Tribunal (Eastern Zone Bench, Kolkata) in the matter of Arun Das Vs Union of India & Others dated 10/04/2024.

Judgement Date: 
10/04/2024
Tags:
Fish Poisoning, Food Adulteration, Assam, National Green Tribunal (NGT), Court, Health Effects
Climate Change

Addressing the impact of climate change on women farmers’ health in South Asia

Women farmers play a crucial role in South Asia’s agricultural sector and contribute significantly, despite facing numerous challenges. The intersection of climate change, gender, and health can have disproportionate impacts on women’s well‑being.

Publication Date: 
10/04/2024
Asian Development Bank Institute
Tags:
Climate Change, Climate Impacts, Women, Health Effects, Farmers, South Asia, India

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