Pollution

The Centre has doubled penalties for stubble burning, with fines now up to Rs 30,000 for large landholders. This move, part of new EPA rules, aims to reduce Delhi’s rising air pollution amid seasonal pollution peaks

Delhi's vehicle growth, limited public transit, and tax policies favoring private vehicles worsen pollution. CSE urges better transport infrastructure, affordable transit, and stricter parking and congestion rules to reduce pollution.

Lahore faces severe air pollution, with AQI exceeding 1,000. Pakistan blames India’s crop residue burning and urges joint action on smog. Senior Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb calls for regional cooperation between India and Pakistan to combat the crisis.

Uttarakhand's efforts to clean the Ganga show progress, yet significant challenges persist, including sewage treatment and STP compliance, per CPCB's 2024 report

With alarming air pollution levels in Delhi-NCR, a survey shows 69% of families report health issues like coughs and sore throats. On Diwali night, AQI peaked at 999, highlighting the urgent need for action amid deteriorating air quality.

A CSE analysis reveals that local sources, led by vehicle emissions, now dominate Delhi’s air pollution amid lower farm fire contributions. The findings call for urgent action on local pollutants ahead of Diwali and winter

Mumbai's AQI has worsened, reaching "poor" levels in areas like Mulund. The withdrawal of monsoon, low winds, and construction dust have contributed to this, with experts predicting further decline as winter approaches.

Kosi River floods displace 1.6 million in Bihar, leaving behind plastic waste at Kosi Barrage. Environmental concerns rise as residents await more active relief efforts.

"Kale Pani Da Morcha" is a protest in Punjab against Buddha Dariya's pollution. Environmentalists and locals demand a ban on polluting industries, PPCB reform, and legal action against those responsible for contaminating the Sutlej River.

The goal of the Indian government's 2019 National Clean Air Programme (NCAP) was to reduce atmospheric PM concentrations by 20–30% by 2024 compared to 2017 levels. Later, this was changed to 40%, by 2026.