NEW DELHI: A recent Right to Information (RTI) disclosure has revealed that as of January 20, 2026, the Delhi government has utilized only 43% of the ₹300 crore budget allocated for Delhi pollution control and emergency measures. This report highlights significant gaps in the deployment of funds intended to combat the capital’s persistent air quality … Read more
NEW DELHI: The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) intensified its regulatory oversight on Tuesday, holding its 126th Enforcement Task Force (ETF) meeting to review inspection data from across the National Capital Region (NCR). The session focused on evaluating the efficacy of recent pollution control measures and addressing non-compliance across key sectors, including industrial operations … Read more
CAQM Issues Stricter Emission Mandate for Industries: In New Delhi, February 21, 2026: The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has issued a statutory direction prescribing stricter particulate matter (PM) emission norms for industries across the National Capital Region (NCR). The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change announced that the Commission has established a … Read more
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on February 14, 2026, inaugurated 120 mist spray systems installed by GMR Group at Indira Gandhi International Airport, marking a significant infrastructure addition aimed at reducing air pollution Delhi residents and airport users face daily. The installation targets dust suppression across terminals and approach roads as part of the capital’s … Read more
Capital’s small-scale rubbish fires surge 72% as landfill blazes and street-level burning compound deadly air crisis NEW DELHI — As Delhi battles hazardous air pollution levels, a troubling pattern of uncontrolled waste burning across the capital is significantly worsening the crisis, with incidents of small-scale “rubbish fires” jumping nearly 72 percent in March 2025 compared … Read more
Delhi AQI is a persistent issue New Delhi — Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Monday emphasized that air pollution is not a seasonal problem but a year-round challenge while inaugurating six new continuous ambient air quality monitoring system (CAAQMS) stations across the national capital. The Chief Minister also launched the ‘Vayu Rakshak’ initiative by flagging … Read more
Air Pollution in Delhi Today Why Delhi AQI Today is High – The capital city’s air quality has reached alarming levels, with residents facing severe health risks from hazardous pollution. The current Air Quality Index (AQI) stands at a dangerous 455, firmly in the “hazardous” category that poses serious threats to public health. High concentrations … Read more
Nowadays, many experts are discussing what would happen if Delhi’s AQI Hit 1200? New Delhi, February 8, 2026 – Delhi’s air quality remains a persistent concern this winter, with current CPCB readings hovering in the ‘poor’ to ‘unhealthy’ range—around 196–227 overall, and some stations showing higher spikes. Independent monitors like IQAir report US AQI equivalents … Read more
The Persistent Crisis in India’s Capital Delhi’s Pollution Policy is failing what are the exact reasons behind there and as we all know Delhi’s air quality crisis is an ongoing challenge. Despite years of policy changes, emergency responses, and ambitious plans, the city often ranks among the world’s most polluted capitals. To understand why pollution … Read more
NCR Cities Among Most Polluted in India for January 2026 After reviewing the AQI Performance Delhi CREA monthly air quality dataset on February 6, 2026. Air pollution across India stayed worryingly high in January 2026. Several cities in the National Capital Region (NCR) were among the worst in the country for airborne particulate matter. The … Read more