Mining

Report by the RSPCB on Mahadeva Stone Company, Alwar, Rajasthan, 05/08/2020

Status report by the Rajasthan State Pollution Control Board (RSPCB) in the matter of Daulat Singh Vs State of Rajasthan & Others.

Judgement Date: 
05/08/2020
Tags:
Stone Industry, Alwar (D), Rajasthan, National Green Tribunal (NGT), Court, Mining
Solid Waste

Hospital waste management for COVID-19: status and areas of improvement for the urgent attention of Hon’ble Supreme Court in compliance with directions of 21.7.2020

The daily Covid-19 biomedical waste generation in Delhi increased by 15 times in June as compared to the previous month, and the city is presently producing more refuse than its common biomedical waste treatment facilities (CBWTF) can treat, data shared with the Environment Pollution (Prevention and Control) Authority (EPCA) shows.

Publication Date: 
27/07/2020
Environment Pollution (Prevention and Control) Authority (EPCA)
Tags:
India, Delhi, Haryana, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Coronavirus, Hospital Waste, Environment Pollution Control Authority (EPCA), Waste Management
Industry

Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding illegal operation of a bio-diesel plant in village Atun, Bhilwada district, Rajasthan, 15/07/2020

Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Residents of Gram Panchayat Atun, Bhilwada Vs State of Rajasthan dated 15/07/2020. A factual and action taken report was filed by the Rajasthan State Pollution Control Board with reference to the allegation of illegal operation of Washwell Bio-diesel Plant, Chittor Road, Village Atun, District Bhilwada Rajasthan without NOC causing pollution affecting the inhabitants of the area.

Judgement Date: 
15/07/2020
Tags:
Industrial Pollution, Biodiesel, Bhilwara (D), Rajasthan, National Green Tribunal (NGT), Court, State Pollution Control Board (SPCB)
Industry

Report on action taken by the police on polluting industrial units in Jodhpur, Rajasthan, 08/07/2020

Progress Report no. 13 in OA NO 329 of 2015 by Ad. SP, Jodhpur, Rajasthan Police (Respondent 4) in the matter of Gram Panchayat Araba vs State of Rajasthan & Others.

Judgement Date: 
08/07/2020
Tags:
Industrial Pollution, Jodhpur (D), Rajasthan, National Green Tribunal (NGT), Court, Textile Industry
Wildlife

Indian wildlife amidst the COVID-19 crisis: An analysis of status of poaching and illegal wildlife trade

A TRAFFIC analysis finds a significant increase in reported poaching of wild animals in India during the lockdown period that is not restricted to any geographical region or state or to any specific wildlife area.

Publication Date: 
03/06/2020
TRAFFIC
Tags:
India, Wildlife, Poaching, Wildlife Trade, Nagaland, Arunachal, Rajasthan, Karnataka, Odisha
Mining

Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding illegal mining near the catchment area of Shakti Sagar lake, Ajmer, Rajasthan, 22/05/2020

Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Bhanwar Lal & Others Vs State of Rajasthan & Others dated 22/05/2020.

The matter relates to large scale illegal minings being carried out in village Surajpura, Gopal Sagar, Kanakheda, Piplaz and Lehri and surrounding area in Ajmer, Rajasthan, especially near the catchment area of Shakti Sagar Lake. The Tribunal, expressed its displeasure at the lack of compliance of the NGT order of February 28, 2017, which included re-filling of pits, removal of anikits, restoration of the land of catchment area to its original form.

Judgement Date: 
22/05/2020
Tags:
Mining, Ajmer (D), Lakes, Hydrology, National Green Tribunal (NGT), Court, Rajasthan
Industry

Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding stone crushers operating illegally in Moda Pahad, Jhunjhunu, Rajasthan, 04/05/2020

Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Mahendra Saini, President, Moda Pahad Sangharsh Samiti Versus State of Rajasthan dated 04/05/2020.

Judgement Date: 
04/05/2020
Tags:
Stone Industry, Mining, Jhunjhunun (D), National Green Tribunal (NGT), Court, State Pollution Control Board (SPCB), Compensation, Industrial Pollution, Rajasthan
Air Pollution

Brief Note On Impact Of Lockdown Due To COVID-19 Pandemic On Ambient Air Quality Of Rajasthan

It is evident that as compared to lockdown period, air quality in terms of Air Quality Index has remained ‘Satisfactory’ during modified lockdown period at all the towns except at Jodhpur where it has worsened to ‘Moderate’ Category.

Publication Date: 
01/05/2020
Rajasthan State Pollution Control Board
Tags:
Rajasthan, Air Pollution, Urban Air Quality, Air Quality Index (AQI), RSPM (PM 10), PM2.5, Coronavirus, Nitrogen Dioxide
Water Pollution

Brief Report On Impact Of Lockdown Due To COVID-19 Pandemic On Surface Water Quality Of Rajasthan

In order to combat with the threatening spread of COVID-19 pandemic, lockdown in the state of Rajasthan was imposed by the Hon’ble Chief Minister of Rajasthan, Sh. Ashok Gehlot from 22nd March, 2020 onwards. The major sectors contributing to surface water pollution are industries, domestic sewage, activities at Ghats i.e.

Publication Date: 
01/05/2020
Rajasthan State Pollution Control Board
Tags:
Rajasthan, Water Quality, Surface Water, Coronavirus, Water Pollution
Energy

Question raised in Lok Sabha on installation of solar street lights, 12/03/2020

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy(MNRE)is implementing Off-grid and Decentralised Solar PV Applications Programme Phase-III and Atal Jyoti Yojana (AJAY) Phase-II for installation of solar street lights in the country .Off-grid and Decentralised Solar PV Applications Programme Phase-III is a demand driven Scheme and the States ofRajasthan

Publication Date: 
12/03/2020
Lok Sabha
Tags:
India, Solar Energy, Lok Sabha, Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan

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