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Centre defends revised SO2 norms for power plants citing IIT NEERI data amid dilution claims
India
Published on 24 April 2026
What if the tweak is driven by ambient air trends
The Centre has defended its revised SO2 emission norms for thermal power plants, saying the changes come from scientific analysis and consultations rather than regulatory dilution. The ministry claims the decision is a strategic recalibration using ambient air quality data and sector-specific emission trends, backed by studies referenced in the debate.
- Centre says revised SO2 norms are based on scientific analysis
- Ministry ties changes to ambient air quality and emission trends
- It rejects claims of regulatory dilution
- Consultations reportedly informed the final recalibration
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