Tag: Environment Pollution

In the initial two years, EPR certificates will be generated for Gold (Au), Non-Ferrous Metals (Al and Cu), and Iron (including steel and galvanized iron). However, the EPR Certificate framework also leaves room for Rare …

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To combat stubble burning and promote more sustainable crop residue management, the government has explored policy interventions that encourage environmentally sound practices. This includes the use of crop residue as supplementary fuel, offering additional sources …

Read More "Status of Pollution Control in National Capital Region"

As per the revised guidelines, techno-commercial pilot projects for Paddy Straw Supply Chain will be established under the bilateral agreement between the Beneficiary/Aggregator (Farmers, rural entrepreneurs, Cooperative Societies of Farmers, Farmers Producer Organizations (FPOs) and Panchayats) …

Read More "Government revises Crop Residue Management Guidelines"

The Guidelines state that because of economic viability, thermal power stations most widely dispose both precipitated fly ash and bottom ash together as a slurry to the pond in which it stored for a longer …

Read More "Guidelines on Design, Construction, O&M and Annual Certification of Coal Ash Ponds"

During the first six months of this year, Delhi experienced a notable increase in the number of days with ‘Good to Moderate’ air quality on the AQI. In fact, excluding the period of significantly reduced …

Read More "Delhi Witnesses Improved Air Quality in First Half of 2023"

The growth in infrastructure leads to increase in demand of raw materials, thereby resulting in the need to set up new stone crushing units or increase production from existing units. This poses a challenge to …

Read More "CPCB issues Draft Environmental Guidelines for Stone Crushing Units"

The revised schedule for regulation of DG sets would come in force in the entire NCR strictly from 1st October, 2023 and Retro-fitment of dual fuel kits or ECDs, wherever warranted, must be targeted to …

Read More "Commission for Air Quality Management in NCR and Adjoining Areas regulates use of DG Sets"

This exercise specifically focuses on testing pesticide compounds in water matrices. In line with this initiative, the CPCB has requested all laboratories registered for the program to ensure their readiness to undertake the analysis.

The Amendment Rules aim to minimize environmental pollution and promote sustainable practices within the CPC industry. They set out more stringent standards for the operation of Calcined Petroleum Coke (CPC) units.