#Environment Minister Gopal Rai

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Delhi govt. to start drive against burning of waste in open today

Vehicles in Delhi passing through a thick layer of smog on Tuesday afternoon. | Photo Credit: SUSHIL KUMAR VERMA Environment Minister Gopal Rai said the Delhi government will launch a campaign on Wednesday to discourage open burning of waste. The Minister made the announcement after chairing a meeting on air pollution on Tuesday when the city’s overall air quality index (AQI) showed slight…

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New Delhi chokes under severe air quality as smog engulfs India’s capital.

On Monday, New Delhi's air quality was over 130 times worse than the safe limits established by the World Health Organization. The capital was left struggling for breath as smog reduced visibility to near zero, pushing air pollution levels far beyond the safety threshold.

On Monday, SAFAR, India's Ministry of Earth Sciences Air Quality Early Warning System, reported severe air quality across the capital territory, with the air quality index (AQI) nearing 500. The forecast predicts that air quality will remain very poor throughout the week.

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SAFAR has advised all residents of Delhi to stay indoors and avoid outdoor activities.

Delhi's Environment Minister, Shri Gopal Rai, announced that schools had to be closed due to the hazardous pollution levels.

This week, New Delhi had the worst air quality in the world, according to the international air quality site IQAir, with pollution levels exceeding the World Health Organization’s safe breathing standards by more than 136 times.

On Monday, neighboring Pakistan had the second-worst air quality, as both countries battled severe pollution and smog.

While northern states in India typically experience poor air quality at this time of year, this week's crisis follows government claims of reducing stubble burning, a major contributor to smog. The practice, common among farmers, involves burning leftover straw after grain harvesting.

Weather conditions also play a role in the poor air quality. During winter, cooler air traps smoke, intensifying the impact of stubble burning.

In a news conference on Monday, Gopal Rai reported that stubble burning incidents in the Punjab region of northwest India had dropped significantly, from 47,000 in 2022 to 7,500, following focused efforts to reduce the practice.

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58 teams will monitor industrial sites in Delhi amid the battle against air pollution.

As Delhi’s air quality continues to deteriorate, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government has stepped up its war on pollution, announcing the formation of 58 teams to monitor industrial units across the city to guarantee compliance with environmental standards. The announcement was announced on Wednesday evening during a review meeting chaired by Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai. Officials from…

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India Live News: Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai mobilizes teams, seizes 19,005 kg of firecrackers

Business News›News›Newsblogs›India Highlights News: Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai mobilizes teams, seizes 19,005 kg of firecrackers 30 Oct 2024 | 12:38:47 AM IST Synopsis IndiaHighlights News: Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai mobilizes teams, seizes 19,005 kg of firecrackers India Highlights News: Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai on Tuesday said 19,005 kg of firecrackers have…

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Delhi Imposes Complete Ban on Firecrackers to Tackle Winter Air Pollution

Delhi has implemented a complete ban on firecrackers to combat the worsening air pollution that typically plagues the city during winter months. The decision comes amid concerns about the significant rise in pollution levels, exacerbated by the use of firecrackers during celebrations such as Diwali. This is the latest news India.

Environment Minister Gopal Rai announced that the ban would extend to the manufacture, storage, sale, and use of all types of firecrackers until January 1, 2025, as part of a broader strategy to reduce air pollution during the winter season. The move aims to prevent a surge in air pollutants, particularly fine particulate matter (PM2.5), which pose severe health risks.

Over the years, Delhi's air quality has consistently deteriorated during the winter months due to various factors, including stubble burning in neighboring states, vehicular emissions, and the use of fireworks. Firecrackers have been known to release harmful chemicals such as sulfur dioxide, lead, and other toxic gases that aggravate respiratory problems and other health issues, particularly affecting children and the elderly. The government's decision aligns with past measures aimed at curbing air pollution, such as banning the sale of fireworks and promoting green crackers, which emit fewer pollutants.

This year’s decision to impose a blanket ban is part of a comprehensive approach, which includes other pollution control initiatives. Authorities are expected to enforce strict penalties on violations of the firecracker ban to ensure compliance. Additionally, awareness campaigns will be launched to educate the public on the harmful effects of firecracker pollution and encourage alternative ways to celebrate festivals.

The ban has received mixed reactions. Environmentalists and health experts have welcomed it as a necessary step toward improving air quality and protecting public health. However, some traders and manufacturers who rely on the sale of fireworks have expressed concerns about the economic impact. Nonetheless, the government emphasizes that the priority remains safeguarding the environment and the health of citizens.

Delhi's initiative reflects a growing recognition of the urgent need to address air pollution, not only in the city but across India, as similar measures are being considered in other states to mitigate the adverse effects of air pollution on public health.

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Delhi government launches ‘Green War Room’ to reduce pollution levels in capital

Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai announced that the government has launched the ‘Green War Room’ to reduce the level of pollution in the city and it will be operational from Monday itself.

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GRAP-3 Restrictions Removed In Delhi After Light Rain Improve AQI

Delhi has been facing the worst air pollution for a month. There are various factors behind the rise of pollution in Delhi city. However, the air quality has improved after the rainfall on Wednesday. According to the report, Delhi's air quality has improved to 258 on Wednesday. The result was far better than the result that was measured on Tuesday, it was 365 on Tuesday at 8 am. The weather office has reported a cloudy sky with the possibility of rainfall during the day. As a result, the central government lifts restrictions on the use of BS III petrol and BS IV diesel four-wheelers in Delhi, as well as in NCR areas that include Gurugram, Faridabad, Ghaziabad, and Gautam Budh Nagar. All restriction has been lifted under the Stage-III of GRAP. Commission for Air Quality Management in National Capital Region & Adjoining Areas applied the Stage-III emergency to reduce air pollution in Delhi and NCR region. Stage-III restriction has been applied by the central government with the Commision of Air Quality, under Stage-III restriction; Various activities have to be stopped, including non-essential construction like work, mining, and stone-crushing. Delhi Environment Minister summoned a meeting on Wednesday, to review the situation of air pollution, and measure the quality of air under GRAP-3. A review team has been appointed to ensure the complete implementation of GRAP-1, GRAP-2 and GRAP-3. However, the Central Government has decided to remove the GRAP-3 implication in Delhi, and Delhi NCR has lifted the ban on various activities. Rai talked about the situation before rainfall in Delhi and stated that a few days ago, Delhi and the NCR region were facing severe category air pollution. On Monday, light rainfall happened which directly reduced the impact of air pollution in Delhi. Therefore, it's time to stay alert to the alarming air pollution conditions. The various factors have been defined behind the poor quality of air in Delhi. Gopal Rai further added that one of the major factors that increase air pollution in Delhi. He directly pointed to stubble-burning smoke that comes from Punjab & Haryana every year. However, you can't point only to stable burning because smoke from vehicles, and dust from construction work also play a significant role in increasing air pollution to severe. Therefore, the government applied the GRAP-III implementation to control this pollution. The government may keep it in the future to control the air quality in Delhi and the NCR region. What is Delhi's AQI for today? On Thursday, November 30, 2023, Delhi's air quality index was measured at 357 at 2 pm. Read the full article

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Delhi pollution: After Diwali, ban on BS3 petrol, BS4 diesel cars to continue amid AQI spike due to firecrackers

By: HT Auto Desk | Updated on: 13 Nov 2023, 14:40 PM Ban on BS3 petrol and BS4 diesel vehicles in Delhi will continue until further notice. Gopal Rai, Environment Minister of Delhi, said that all measures under the stage four of Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) will remain a day after Diwali celebrations spiked […] The post Delhi pollution: After Diwali, ban on BS3 petrol, BS4 diesel cars to continue amid AQI spike due to firecrackers appeared first on CAR RENTAL NEWS. https://car-rental.news-6.com/delhi-pollution-after-diwali-ban-on-bs3-petrol-bs4-diesel-cars-to-continue-amid-aqi-spike-due-to-firecrackers/

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Campaign to discourage open burning from Nov 6, 588 teams to be deployed: Delhi Minister Rai

India Gate is barely visible amid dense smog as air quality remains in ‘very poor’ category, in New Delhi on Tuesday, November 5. | Photo Credit: ANI A campaign to discourage open burning of waste will begin in Delhi on Wednesday (November 5, 2024) in view of the rising air pollution, Environment Minister Gopal Rai said. At a press conference here on Tuesday (November 5, 2024), Mr. Rai said 588…

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Delhi plans to restrict the use of cars and other vehicles following the celebration of Diwali in a bid to reduce hazardous air pollution,local officials announced on Monday. 

The city's environment minister, Gopal Rai, expects pollution to rise even more following India's biggest national festival, which is on Sunday November 12 and is celebrated with the extensive use of fireworks — even though they are banned in Delhi.

Delhi’s current air pollution levels are between seven to eight times the safe limit set by the government, with the region enveloped in a hazardous toxic haze.

An odd-even number plate rule will take effect between the week of November 13 to November 20, whereby vehicles with odd number license plates will be allowed on the road on odd dates and those with even numbers plates allowed on even days. 

How bad is the air pollution in Delhi?

On Monday, Delhi’s air quality was marked as "severe" for the second time in three days, with adverse wind conditions and a spike in agricultural fires across northern India adding to the already dangerous pollution levels.

The thick haze has forced the closure of primary schools until November 10. Only students who are in older classes, between 15 to 18-years-old, are permitted to attend school between November 13 and November 20.

The air quality in Delhi, measured by a 24-hour average Air Quality Index (AQI), rose from 415 on Saturday to 454 on Sunday — second only to the city of Lahore in Pakistan.

The AQI index runs from 0 to 500 and incorporates several different sources of pollution. A score below 50 is considered clean air, a score above 300 is deemed hazardous for humans. 

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[ad_1] GG News Bureau New Delhi, 18th Oct. Environment Minister Gopal Rai announced on Friday the formation of coordination committees to address local pollution sources in 13 specific locations across the city, which are experiencing “very poor” air quality. These areas have reported Air Quality Index (AQI) levels above 300, placing them in the ‘very poor’ category. The identified hotspots include Anand Vihar, Ashok Vihar, Dwarka Sector 8, Mundka, Jahangirpuri, Rohini, Narela, Okhla, Punjabi Bagh, R.K Puram, Vivek Vihar, Wazirpur, and Bawana. Speaking at a press conference, Rai emphasized that while Delhi as a whole faces ‘poor’ air quality, these hotspots require targeted intervention. In a meeting, Rai directed officials to rigorously follow pollution control measures. “To reduce dust pollution, coordination committees have been established for each of these locations to identify and mitigate local sources of pollution,” he said. Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) deputy commissioners will draft action plans for the affected areas within their jurisdiction. To support these efforts, 80 mobile anti-smog guns have been deployed across the hotspot areas. The Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) has also assigned engineers to each location, who are required to submit daily updates to the city’s ‘Pollution War Room.’ Highlighting specific issues, Rai noted that construction activities by the National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC) and the influx of BS-3 and BS-4 diesel buses from Uttar Pradesh were significant contributors to the pollution in Anand Vihar. The Delhi government implemented Stage 1 of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) on Tuesday, following a sustained period of poor air quality. Stage 1 focuses on controlling dust at construction sites, improving waste management, and ensuring regular road cleaning. It also includes measures like restricting polluting vehicles and enhancing emission controls in industries, power plants, and brick kilns. These targeted actions aim to mitigate pollution levels and improve air quality in the capital, as the winter season brings heightened pollution risks. The post Delhi Forms Committees to Tackle Pollution at 13 ‘Very Poor’ Air Quality Hotspots appeared first on Global Governance News- Asia's First Bilingual News portal for Global News and Updates. [ad_2] Source link

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[ad_1] GG News Bureau New Delhi, 18th Oct. Environment Minister Gopal Rai announced on Friday the formation of coordination committees to address local pollution sources in 13 specific locations across the city, which are experiencing “very poor” air quality. These areas have reported Air Quality Index (AQI) levels above 300, placing them in the ‘very poor’ category. The identified hotspots include Anand Vihar, Ashok Vihar, Dwarka Sector 8, Mundka, Jahangirpuri, Rohini, Narela, Okhla, Punjabi Bagh, R.K Puram, Vivek Vihar, Wazirpur, and Bawana. Speaking at a press conference, Rai emphasized that while Delhi as a whole faces ‘poor’ air quality, these hotspots require targeted intervention. In a meeting, Rai directed officials to rigorously follow pollution control measures. “To reduce dust pollution, coordination committees have been established for each of these locations to identify and mitigate local sources of pollution,” he said. Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) deputy commissioners will draft action plans for the affected areas within their jurisdiction. To support these efforts, 80 mobile anti-smog guns have been deployed across the hotspot areas. The Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) has also assigned engineers to each location, who are required to submit daily updates to the city’s ‘Pollution War Room.’ Highlighting specific issues, Rai noted that construction activities by the National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC) and the influx of BS-3 and BS-4 diesel buses from Uttar Pradesh were significant contributors to the pollution in Anand Vihar. The Delhi government implemented Stage 1 of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) on Tuesday, following a sustained period of poor air quality. Stage 1 focuses on controlling dust at construction sites, improving waste management, and ensuring regular road cleaning. It also includes measures like restricting polluting vehicles and enhancing emission controls in industries, power plants, and brick kilns. These targeted actions aim to mitigate pollution levels and improve air quality in the capital, as the winter season brings heightened pollution risks. The post Delhi Forms Committees to Tackle Pollution at 13 ‘Very Poor’ Air Quality Hotspots appeared first on Global Governance News- Asia's First Bilingual News portal for Global News and Updates. [ad_2] Source link

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Virendra Sachdeva criticized Delhi Environment Minister and demanded resignation

On Wednesday, Virendra Sachdeva, Delhi BJP President, called for Minister Gopal Rai to step down for supporting the Aam Aadmi Party’s Punjab Government and giving false information about pollution from stubble burning to the people of Delhi. Virendra Sachdeva stated that although Gopal Rai is the Environment Minister of Delhi, he appears to be more focused on supporting the Punjab government…

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[ad_1] New Delhi [India], August 30 (ANI): Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai said that the city government has completed 69 per cent of its work of planting trees this year, ahead of the G20 summit next month. Gopal Rai said that a total of 30,20,356 saplings were planted by 21 departments ahead of the crucial summit in September."We are delighted to inform you that different departments undertook the work of planting trees on a war footing. In the last two months, through Van Mahotsav, we increased public awareness. 69 per cent of the target has been fulfilled ahead of the G20 summit...These 21 departments have planted 30,20,356 saplings across various places in the city," the Environment Minister said ahead of the G20 summit.The Delhi government undertook a mission to plant 52 lakh saplings this year, Gopal Rai said adding that they fixed the benchmark to complete 50 per cent of the work ahead of the G20 summit."Before G20 and after G20, to increase Delhi's green belt, the Delhi government in coordination with 21 departments decided to plant 52 lakh plants the year. As part of the Summer Action Plan, we decided to complete 50 per cent of the work of planting trees ahead of the G20 summit," Gopal Rai said.Listing out the departments involved in this plantation drive, the Delhi Minister said, "They include the Forest Department, DDA, MCD, NDMC, PWD, Education Department, Higher Education, NTPC, DSIDC, Delhi Jal Board, BSES Rajdhani, CPWD, Northern Railway, DUSIB, Delhi Crime, NTPL, NHAI, DMRC, Irrigation Flood Control, Department of Environment and DTC."Gopal Rai also mentioned that the remaining 30 per cent of the work will be done under the Winter Action Plan after the G20 summit.The national capital has planted 1 crore 18 lakh saplings in the last three years, he said adding that they are reaching their target of increasing the green belt in the city."In the last three years, we have planted 1 crore 18 lakh saplings. If we add 30,20,356 saplings that were planted now, it will stand at a total of 1.5 crore saplings planted. We are reaching our goal of increasing the green belt in Delhi in 5 years," he said.Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal decided to transform the mission of planting trees into a mass program by including various departments, Gopal Rai said."Earlier we used to focus on forest land. This time the Chief Minister made the mission into a mass program by including the departments. Hence we arranged Van Mahotsavs in every department where we distributed plants and also bags to collect plastic waste," he said.The national capital will also be decorated with flower pots ahead of the G20 summit, Gopal Rai said adding that a team of 300 personnel have been appointed for its maintenance."In addition to this, ahead of the G20 summit, we have a target of preparing 2.5 lakh target pots. Around 1.80 lakh have been planted. From 1 to 7 September, we will plant the flower pots. For maintenance, a team of 300 personnel have been appointed to look after these pots during the G20 summit. We would like the people of Delhi to conserve thesepots and look after their maintenance as well," the Environment Minister said.The G20 summit will be held in Delhi on September 9 and 10. India assumed the G20 Presidency on December 1 last year.G20 was founded in 1999 after the Asian financial crisis as a forum for Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors to discuss global economic and financial issues. It was upgraded to the level of Heads of State or Government in the wake of the global economic and financial crisis of 2007, and, in 2009, was designated the"premier forum for international economic cooperation". The G20 nations represent around 85 per cent of the global GDP, over 75 per cent of the global trade, and about two-thirds of the world population. (ANI) [ad_2]

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Delhi Govt Launches Internship Portal 

Delhi’s Environment Minister, Gopal Rai, recently unveiled a new internship portal aimed at engaging the youth in the fields of environment and forest.