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: Air quality across the National Capital Region (NCR) faced a sharp deterioration on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, as several pockets plunged into the ‘very poor’ category. Despite a shift toward warmer daytime conditions, stagnant pollutants in industrial hubs have prompted renewed calls for immediate regulatory intervention. Persistent Pollution Pockets Data from the Central … 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
NEW DELHI: Delhi has significantly bolstered its environmental monitoring infrastructure with the launch of six new Continuous Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Stations (CAAQMS). This expansion brings the total number of monitoring stations in the national capital to 46—the largest network of its kind in India—marking a critical step in the city’s data-driven approach to combating … Read more
NEW DELHI – In a significant move to tackle the persistent air quality crisis in the National Capital Region (NCR), the Supreme Court of India on Monday, February 23, 2026, directed the Union government to formulate a concrete plan for relocating all coal-based industries out of the region. A bench led by Chief Justice of … Read more
New Delhi, February 22, 2026: As February draws to a close, Delhi’s air quality has remained a focal point for residents and policy planners. Following the recent revocation of GRAP Stage-II restrictions, the National Capital Region (NCR) has seen a stabilization in pollution levels, though experts emphasize that “moderate” air does not mean “hazard-free.” Delhi … 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
Supreme Court: Increasing Delhi’s Green Cover is the Only Sustainable Path to Cleaner Air New Delhi, February 21, 2026: In a significant move toward long-term environmental restoration, the Supreme Court of India has reiterated that boosting the national capital’s green cover is the most effective and sustainable strategy to combat persistent air pollution. During a … Read more
New Delhi, February 19, 2026: The national capital’s struggle with air pollution saw a fresh setback on Thursday evening. After a brief “Moderate” spell in the morning, the air quality slipped back into the ‘Poor’ category, with the city recording an average Air Quality Index (AQI) of 208 at 4:00 PM. The Evening Dip: Why … Read more
A Breath of Fresh Air: GRAP 2 Lifted in Delhi-NCR as Rain Washes Away Toxic Smog New Delhi, February 18, 2026: For millions of residents in the National Capital Region (NCR), Wednesday brought a rare and beautiful sight: a clear horizon. After months of gasping through “Severe” air, Delhiites finally experienced the “wash-out” effect of … Read more