Delhi launches campaign to curb industrial pollution
ECONOMY & POLICY

Delhi launches campaign to curb industrial pollution

Gopal Rai, Environment Minister, announced that the Delhi government planned to initiate a month-long campaign against industrial pollution, commencing on October 20. He informed the media that 66 teams had been established to monitor the types of fuels used in more than 1,700 industrial units in the capital.

Rai emphasised that despite the transition of these units to natural gas, strict vigilance would be maintained to ensure their compliance. He had previously urged the Centre to enforce a complete ban on firecrackers and permit only the movement of CNG and electric vehicles throughout the entire National Capital Region, aiming to combat air pollution.

Gopal Rai, Environment Minister, announced that the Delhi government planned to initiate a month-long campaign against industrial pollution, commencing on October 20. He informed the media that 66 teams had been established to monitor the types of fuels used in more than 1,700 industrial units in the capital. Rai emphasised that despite the transition of these units to natural gas, strict vigilance would be maintained to ensure their compliance. He had previously urged the Centre to enforce a complete ban on firecrackers and permit only the movement of CNG and electric vehicles throughout the entire National Capital Region, aiming to combat air pollution.

Next Story
Infrastructure Energy

Minister Reviews Gorakhpur Nuclear Project Progress

Gorakhpur, Haryana – Union Minister for Power, Shri Manohar Lal, reviewed the progress of the Gorakhpur Haryana Anu Vidyut Pariyojana (GHAVP), a key nuclear energy project by the Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL) under the Department of Atomic Energy. The visit underscored the government’s focus on scaling up clean, safe, and reliable energy capacity through nuclear power.The GHAVP project comprises four 700 MWe Pressurised Heavy Water Reactors (PHWRs). Once completed, 50 per cent of the electricity generated will be allocated to Haryana, significantly strengthening the st..

Next Story
Infrastructure Urban

New NMIMS Campus Inaugurated to Boost Education in Mumbai

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan inaugurated the newly developed Mukesh Patel School of Technology Management & Engineering and the Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (NMIMS) building in Mumbai, while also performing the Bhoomi Pujan for SVKM’s upcoming educational complex.The state-of-the-art infrastructure, developed by Shri Vile Parle Kelavani Mandal (SVKM) and NMIMS, includes advanced laboratories focused on Industry 4.0 technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), and ..

Next Story
Infrastructure Transport

Bridge Collapse in Pune Kills Four, Triggers Safety Probe

A tragic incident unfolded on Sunday in Maharashtra’s Kundmala area of Pune, where a bridge over the Indrayani river collapsed amid heavy monsoon rains, leaving four people dead and several others feared drowned. The location, a popular monsoon destination, saw a high footfall of tourists when the structure gave way.Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis confirmed that 39 people had been rescued, while a search operation is ongoing to trace others feared swept away. “Relief work is underway on a war footing, with the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) deployed at the site,” Fa..

Advertisement

Advertisement

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Get daily newsletters around different themes from Construction world.

STAY CONNECTED

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement

Talk to us?