The Haryana government has introduced a new framework aimed at reducing farm fires, which significantly contribute to air pollution in the Delhi-NCR region during winter. The state’s agriculture department estimates that 38.8 lakh acres of paddy will be cultivated this year, generating 81 lakh metric tonnes (LMT) of crop residue. Traditionally, farmers burn this stubble…
To improve the quality and reliability of power supply and address the rising power demand in Gurugram and Faridabad, the Ministry of Power has approved projects worth Rs. 3,600 crore under the Government of India’s Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme. These projects will modernise power distribution in Manesar, Badshahpur in Gurugram, and Old Faridabad, NIT, Ballabhgarh,…
Bry-Air, in partnership with I Am Gurgaon NGO, has launched an eco-restoration initiative in Aravalli Nagar Van, aimed at promoting sustainability and biodiversity. Inaugurated on September 25 as part of Bry-Air’s 60th anniversary celebrations, the project focuses on rehabilitating degraded land and reintroducing native species. It will also enhance groundwater recharge by creating wetlands for…
Gurgaon’s dyeing units, concentrated in Sector 103, Basai, and Sector 36, continue to illegally discharge toxic effluents into the Najafgarh drain, eventually polluting the Yamuna River. Though these units appear abandoned, with gates locked, they remain active with workers accessing the premises through small gaps, while dyed garments dry behind closed doors. Residents report that…
The Supreme Court has issued notices to panchayats of four Gurgaon villages and the Haryana Forest Development Corporation (HFDC) after learning that compensatory afforestation (CA) for a highway project, which involved felling 12,000 trees, had not begun. The CA was mandated two years ago following the National Highways Authority of India’s (NHAI) tree felling to…
A recent study, part of The Real Urban Emissions (TRUE) Initiative, has shown that actual emissions from vehicles on Delhi and Gurugram roads far exceed those recorded in laboratory tests. Using remote sensing technology, the study, conducted in partnership with local authorities, found that nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions from BS-VI vehicles are significantly lower than…
In July 2024, Gurgaon’s air quality deteriorated significantly, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) reaching 108, the worst since 2021. This ‘moderate’ level marked a sharp rise from July 2023’s AQI of 89. Environmentalists and residents have raised concerns as no ‘good’ air quality days were reported throughout the month. Key factors behind the decline…
EVFY, a new player in India’s electric vehicle (EV) market, has launched its first fast charging station in Sector 73, Gurgaon. This marks the beginning of their ambitious plan to establish 100 charging stations across the region. The station, located at The One Sales Gallery on Southern Peripheral Road, features dual gun capability, RFID-enabled secure…
The long-awaited revamp of a 2.5km stretch of MG Road, aimed at improving infrastructure with wider footpaths, cycle tracks, green belts, and bus stops, is still not completed over a year after work began. Initially slated for December 2023, the project, costing Rs 11.3 crore, has faced multiple delays and is only 75% finished. It…
The Gurugram Metro Expansion Project is set to enhance intercity transportation with a 28.5-kilometer extension from Huda City Centre to Cyber City. Recently approved by the Union Cabinet, the project will feature 27 elevated stations, including key areas like Sector 22, Krishna Chowk, and Subhash Chowk. Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone on…
