Delhi has tightened rules for dust control by mandating that all construction and demolition sites use green nets with a minimum thickness of 100 GSM. The Delhi Pollution Control Committee took action after findings that many existing nets were too thin to effectively block dust. The new standard aims to reduce citywide air pollution caused by construction activity.
Delhi has intensified enforcement of its “no PUC, no fuel” rule to fight worsening air quality. In just four days, more than 15,000 vehicles were denied fuel because they lacked a valid Pollution Under Control certificate. The Delhi government says this crackdown is pushing vehicles to meet pollution standards and reduce emissions across the city.
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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.
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