In the corresponding period last year, Delhi logged 37 such days, with no “good” air day – when the AQI is 50 or lower

The statement came days after the Union environment ministry on July 11 extended deadlines and exempted a large number of coal plants from installing flue gas desulphurisation units

The goals include large-scale road redevelopment, enhanced dust-control measures, and conversion of biomass crematoriums to cleaner fuels

The goals include large-scale road redevelopment, enhanced dust-control measures, and conversion of biomass crematoriums to cleaner fuels

These buildings must install and operate anti-smog guns within six months and run them year-round, excluding the monsoon period from June 15 to October 1

These buildings must install and operate anti-smog guns within six months and run them year-round, excluding the monsoon period from June 15 to October 1

Delhi government plans two cloud-seeding trials this month to tackle pollution, despite experts doubting its effectiveness for long-term solutions.

Delhi government plans two cloud-seeding trials this month to tackle pollution, despite experts doubting its effectiveness for long-term solutions.

According to experts, these locations may eventually bring the overall average air quality index (AQI) of the city down.

The Delhi environment minister has announced the locations for the five stations but not disclosed the location for the sixth

The Delhi environment minister has announced the locations for the five stations but not disclosed the location for the sixth

Experts, however, have long stressed that artificial rain is neither a viable short-term nor long-term solution for pollution control.

Coal production grew by 11.71% in 2023-24, reaching 997.83 million tonnes, up from 893.19 million tonne in the previous year, the report said