Graded Response Action Plan

SC Raps Delhi, Haryana, Punjab, UP Govts Demands Response On Year-Long Ban on Firecrackers

12 Dec 2024

In a decisive move to combat escalating air and noise pollution, the Supreme Court on Thursday directed the governments of Delhi and neighboring National Capital Region (NCR) states—Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, and Rajasthan—to make a definitive decision on imposing a year-round ban on firecrackers. The bench, comprising Justices Abhay S. Oka...

Delhi’s air quality slightly improves to an AQI of 393

26 Nov 2023

The overall Air Quality Index (AQI) for the National Capital is 393, which indicates that air pollution levels are still in the "very poor" category. Ananad Vihar and Ashok Vihar recorded an AQI of 433 and 434, respectively, according to official data taken at 7:00 am on Sunday. Comparably, Bawana's...

Delhi’s air quality is still classified as “very poor,” with an AQI of 310

20 Nov 2023

With an AQI of 310, the national capital's air quality remained "very poor" on Monday morning. At 8:30 am on Monday, the System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting and Research (SAFAR-India) reported Delhi's air quality index at 310, which is classified as "very poor." The Central Pollution Control Board...

Delhi’s AQI continues to remain in the “severe” category at 488

06 Nov 2023

As per the Central Pollution Control Board, the overall air quality in the National Capital remains in the "severe" category for the fifth consecutive day. The System of Air Quality Forecasting and Research (SAFAR-India) reported that the National Capital's air quality was 488 today, up from 410 the previous day....