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.
3 min read22 Jan 2025New 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.
1 min read7 Jan 2025India 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.
5 min read3 Dec 2024As 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
4 min read1 Dec 2024Eight 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?
5 min read17 Nov 2024The environment ministry mandates experience-driven SPCB leadership to enhance regulatory efficiency across states to prevent unqualified appointments
3 min read30 Oct 2024The National Environment Policy, 2006, recognizes industrial and municipal waste as a major cause of pollution and a major challenge in instituting remedial measures for cleaning up of toxic and hazardous waste
4 min read23 Aug 2024The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) will audit a range of companies in the next month and a half to ensure they follow standard operating procedures and recycle electronic goods, and impose penalties on those found lacking, two government officials said.
4 min read14 Aug 2024Delhi air pollution: To deal with the rising air pollution in the national capital, the government has formed a Special Task Force, Delhi minister Gopal Rai said on Thursday.
2 min read16 Nov 2023Air pollution: Some areas in Mumbai recorded ’very poor’ air with AQI above 300. Delhi’s air quality is ’satisfactory’ with AQI at 83 while that of Mumbai in ’moderate’ category with AQI at 113.
2 min read18 Oct 2023The Union Budget contains details about the estimated receipts and the expenditure of the government for a particular fiscal year. The Budget is allotted for the upcoming fiscal year, which runs from 1st April to 31st March of the next year. Here is a quick guide on how the Union Budget is prepared