In response to the deteriorating air quality, the Central government’s air quality panel directed authorities in the National Capital Region to implement a ban on coal usage in hotels and restaurants

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The recent amendments involve stringent restrictions on the operation of aging vehicles and a complete prohibition on the use of coal and firewood in eateries, restaurants, and hotels when the Air Quality Index (AQI) surpasses the 200-mark

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Minister Rai mentioned that on September 12, a meeting with experts from 24 organizations engaged in pollution mitigation will be held to gather their insights for the winter action plan

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The report highlighted a couple of days, specifically August 26 and 28, marked by intense dust storms that temporarily elevated PM10 concentrations

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In 2022, the government revised the particulate pollution reduction goal for NCAP, setting a 40% reduction target by 2025-26 compared to 2017 levels for 131 non-attainment cities

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Delhi CM stated that this achievement was the result of numerous measures implemented by the people of Delhi, overcoming what seemed like an impossible task

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Hindon River pollution threatens not just the water body but also locals and surrounding area

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The Delhi government aimed to plant 52 lakh saplings in the current year and transform Delhi into a “city of lakes” with the creation of 380 lakes surrounded by greenery

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