Principal Secretary to PM holds high level meet on tackling air pollution

The meeting reviewed the situation arising out of stubble burning, construction activities, burning of wastes and industrial and vehicular pollution.  It has been decided that the Cabinet Secretary, Rajiv Guaba will monitor the situation with these States on a daily basis.  State Chief Secretaries have been asked to monitor the situation in the districts on … Read more

Air quality in Delhi-NCR remains in severe category; Odd-Even Scheme to be implemented from tomorrow

In the wake of rising air pollution, Environment Pollution (Prevention and Control) Authority has already imposed a ban on all the construction activities in Delhi and NCR region till Tuesday morning. The authority has also banned cracker burning for this entire winter period. Meanwhile, Delhi government said rising air pollution may cause respiratory illness in … Read more

Act East Policy an important part of Indo-Pacific vision, says PM Modi

The Prime Minister said integrated, organised and economically developing ASEAN is in India’s basic interest. PM Modi said expanding connectivity and deepening India-ASEAN economic integration is among the key priorities of the Act East Policy. He added that India is committed to further enhancing the partnership through the strong surface, maritime and air connectivity besides via … Read more