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Why in the news? Delhi has been highlighted in the National Clean Air Programme (NCAP) report for under-utilising allocated funds, achieving only 32% expenditure. This underperformance impacts progress toward the NCAP’s 2025 pollution reduction goals amid worsening air quality in NCR. About the Delhi Lags in NCAP Fund Utilisation: Delhi ranks among the lowest five …
Read MoreWhy in the news? Delhi’s Environment Minister Gopal Rai launched the “Advanced Green War Room” to monitor air pollution in Delhi round-the-clock. The war room will implement the seven-point winter action plan to combat pollution. Key Features and Monitoring Tools: The war room will use drone monitoring, real-time source apportionment, and satellite data to track …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The Supreme Court rebuked CAQM for ineffective action on Delhi’s annual pollution problem, particularly stubble burning, demanding stricter enforcement and proactive measures. About Supreme Court Criticism of CAQM’s Efforts: The Supreme Court criticised the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) for failing to address Delhi’s annual pollution crisis. A bench led …
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