Pollution Control Board

Informal recycling dominates the landscape of electronic waste in India. We should replace price intervention with an effective programme to help this sector formalize. Here are the reforms we must pursue.

A report by the Central Ground Water Board is an eye-opener. We need innovative solutions that deploy modern technology—like artificial intelligence—to prevent the depletion and contamination of this vital resource.

New York City’s new congestion fee is a good idea. London has it too, though Singapore’s model is better. Indian cities should explore progressive road pricing as a device to ease and redirect traffic.

India will soon be the world’s third largest economy but is already ranked the third most polluted country. We must act with alacrity on multiple fronts to lift this haze over our economic success.

As the smog thickens, what stands out clearly is this: We need to generate sufficient social capital before a difference can be made. Cleaning up the air is a challenge of collective action

Eight years ago, one could argue that a sense of shame would rescue the national capital region from foul winter air. Today, it’s clear that hasn’t happened. Does the country lack the will and talent needed?

The environment ministry mandates experience-driven SPCB leadership to enhance regulatory efficiency across states to prevent unqualified appointments