National Green Tribunal

Environment ministry proposes new rules for faster air and water pollution complaint resolution | India News

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Environment ministry proposes new rules for faster air and water pollution complaint resolution | India News

NEW DELHI: Seeking to speed up compliance, the environment ministry has issued draft notification rules proposing mechanisms for lodging of air- and water-related pollution complaints and their disposal in a time-bound manner by adjudicating officers in states and Union territories. The move is expected to spare many such cases from lengthy court proceedings.Under the proposed … Read more

NGT seeks response on ‘deteriorating condition’ of Dal Lake

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NGT seeks response on ‘deteriorating condition’ of Dal Lake

NEW DELHI: The National Green Tribunal has sought a response from several authorities, including the Central Pollution Control Board and the Jammu and Kashmir Pollution Control Committee, on “deteriorating conditions” of the Dal Lake in Kashmir. The green panel was hearing a matter in which it had taken suo motu (on its own) cognisance of … Read more

Restrictions imposed on part of PM Modi’s armoured fleet: Here’s why

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Restrictions imposed on part of PM Modi’s armoured fleet: Here’s why

The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has rejected a request from the Special Protection Group (SPG) to extend the registration of three specialized armoured vehicles powered by diesel. These vehicles are part of Prime Minister Modi’s protection fleet.As per an order dated 22 March 2024, the Special Protection Group (SPG), a Government agency meant to provide … Read more

SC orders full-scale, periodic audits of 26 green bodies | India News

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SC orders full-scale, periodic audits of 26 green bodies | India News

NEW DELHI: Supreme Court has ordered a comprehensive and periodic audit of 26 central and state bodies involved in environmental governance and said Constitution courts would continue to ensure that these organisations functioned vibrantly to protect and enrich India’s green wealth.Continuing to pass orders for protection of forests, environment and ecology, a self-undertaken task that … Read more

NGT forms panel to find factual position about pollution in river Ganga at Prayagraj | India News

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NGT forms panel to find factual position about pollution in river Ganga at Prayagraj | India News

NEW DELHI: The National Green Tribunal has formed a panel to find the correct factual position and take remedial action regarding a petition claiming the discharge of polluted water in the river Ganga at Prayagraj in Uttar Pradesh. The National Green Tribunal (NGT) was hearing a petition according to which the ‘Magh Mela’ was organised … Read more

Shimla development plan curbs construction in core, green areas. Why urban planners are still worried

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Shimla development plan curbs construction in core, green areas. Why urban planners are still worried

The estimated population in Shimla Planning Area (including a floating population per day of around 70,000) according to the 2011 Census is around 3.11 lakh, which is estimated to go up to 6.25 lakh by 2041.  With a total developed area of 24.2 square kilometres and a density of 129 pph (person per hectare) as against … Read more

Several states haven’t utilized funds received under National Clean Air Programme and 15th Finance Commission, says NGT

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Several states haven’t utilized funds received under National Clean Air Programme and 15th Finance Commission, says NGT

NEW DELHI: The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has said that most states have not fully utilized funds received under the National Clean Air Programme (NCAP) and the 15th Finance Commission.This comes after NGT going through the reports filed by Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Haryana, Punjab, Madhya Pradesh, Jharkhand, Rajasthan and others, stated that the reports reflect … Read more

NGT Notice: NGT notice to environment ministry & NTPC over Prayagraj water scarcity

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NGT Notice: NGT notice to environment ministry & NTPC over Prayagraj water scarcity

NEW DELHI: The National Green Tribunal has sought a response from the Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, NTPC and others on a petition alleging scarcity of water in the Yamuna and the Ganga in Uttar Pradesh’s Prayagraj.The green panel was hearing a petition that claimed the water scarcity in the rivers could … Read more

Delhi Air Quality Improves, Still Breaths Toxic Air

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Delhi Air Quality Improves, Still Breaths Toxic Air

Home News Delhi Air Quality Improves, Still Breaths Toxic Air Delhi’s air quality index (AQI) was recorded in the ‘very poor’ category on Saturday, with an average AQI of 398. Delhi Air Quality Improves, Still Breaths Toxic Air New Delhi: The air quality in the national capital has improved, but the Air Quality Index (AQI) … Read more